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Alrapark Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nigel, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Alrapark Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Nigel, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 86.5% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Alrapark Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Alrapark Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nigel, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,587
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Alrapark Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Alrapark Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Alrapark Secondary School entered 178 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.5% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316511569.7%
202419014274.7%
202517815486.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Alrapark Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics321959.4%
Mathematical Literacy15811170.3%
Physical Sciences271555.6%
Life Sciences503264.0%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies16311469.9%
Economics432865.1%
Geography424095.2%
History13410679.1%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Alrapark Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alrapark Secondary School, at 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Alrapark Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Alrapark Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,587; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Alrapark Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Alrapark Secondary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,587; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Alrapark Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alrapark Secondary School, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Alrapark Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Alrapark Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,587; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Alrapark Secondary School's 86.5%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alrapark Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Alrapark Secondary School's 1,587, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alrapark Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,587; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Alrapark Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Alrapark Secondary School's 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alrapark Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Alrapark Secondary School's 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alrapark Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alrapark Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alrapark Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Alrapark Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Alrapark Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Gazelle Drive, Alra Park, Nigel, Johannesburg
Postal
1573 Nigel 1490
Telephone
076 020 4640
EMIS number
700350025
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alrapark Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Alrapark Secondary School directly, on 076 020 4640, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alrapark Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Alrapark Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Alrapark Secondary School's 86.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Alrapark Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Alrapark Secondary School?
Alrapark Secondary School reported 1,587 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Alrapark Secondary School?
Yes, Alrapark Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Alrapark Secondary School's matric results like?
Alrapark Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.5%, in 2025. That's up from 69.7% in 2023.
Is Alrapark Secondary School a public or private school?
Alrapark Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alrapark Secondary School?
You can call 076 020 4640. It is located at 1, Gazelle Drive, Alra Park, Nigel, Johannesburg.
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