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Azara Secondary School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Azara Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 71.8%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Azara Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Azara Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,439
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Azara Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Azara Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 177 learners from Azara Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 71.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314111279.4%
202416213281.5%
202517712771.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Azara Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics401332.5%
Mathematical Literacy12512297.6%
Physical Sciences381026.3%
Life Sciences897078.7%
Accounting191789.5%
Business Studies584475.9%
Economics131184.6%
Geography1019594.1%
History112112100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Azara Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Azara Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Azara Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Azara Secondary School's 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Azara Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Azara Secondary School, 2,306 compared with 1,439; is a public combined school, a different phase than Azara Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Azara Secondary School's 71.8%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Azara Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,439; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Azara Secondary School's 71.8%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Azara Secondary School's 1,439; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Azara Secondary School's 71.8%.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Azara Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,439, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Azara Secondary School's 1,439; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Azara Secondary School's 71.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Azara Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Azara Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Azara Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Azara Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Azara Secondary School's 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Azara Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Azara Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Azara 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
31, Capella Street, Lenasia, , Johannesburg
Postal
425 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
010 534 8389
EMIS number
700110072

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Azara 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 Azara Secondary School directly, on 010 534 8389, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Azara Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Azara Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Azara Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.8% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Azara Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Azara Secondary School?
Azara Secondary School reported 1,439 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Azara Secondary School?
Yes, Azara 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 Azara Secondary School's matric results like?
Azara Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.8%, in 2025. That's down from 79.4% in 2023.
Is Azara Secondary School a public or private school?
Azara Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Azara Secondary School?
You can call 010 534 8389. It is located at 31, Capella Street, Lenasia, , Johannesburg.
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