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Badirile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Carletonville, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Badirile Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Carletonville. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.5% pass rate.

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Badirile Secondary School

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

Badirile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Carletonville. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

2,239
Learners
71
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Badirile 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 Badirile Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 309 matric candidates from Badirile Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324117873.9%
202424520182.0%
202530926184.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Badirile Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics733750.7%
Mathematical Literacy17416796.0%
Physical Sciences694362.3%
Life Sciences19012967.9%
Accounting533056.6%
Business Studies12911689.9%
Economics523261.5%
Geography15014798.0%
English First Additional Language249249100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Badirile Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Badirile Secondary School, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Badirile Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Badirile Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 2,239; is a public primary school, a different phase than Badirile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Badirile Secondary School, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Badirile Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Badirile Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 2,239; is a public primary school, a different phase than Badirile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Badirile Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Madiba Secondary School is a similar size to Badirile Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 2,239; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against Badirile Secondary School's 84.5%.

Carletonville

Zooming into Carletonville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Badirile Secondary School.

  • Tswasongu Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Badirile Secondary School, 1,559 compared with 2,239; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.5% against Badirile Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Retlile Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,517 learners against Badirile Secondary School's 2,239; is a public primary school, a different phase than Badirile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School teaches fewer learners than Badirile Secondary School, 1,482 compared with 2,239; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Badirile Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,421 learners against Badirile Secondary School's 2,239; is a public primary school, a different phase than Badirile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Relebogile Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,420 learners against Badirile Secondary School's 2,239; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.7% against Badirile Secondary School's 84.5%.
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 Badirile Secondary School for 2027

Because Badirile Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3957, Nxumalo, Khutsong, Carletonville, Carletonville
Postal
Po Box 554 Carletonville 2500
Telephone
018 783 1564
EMIS number
700270603

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Badirile 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 Badirile Secondary School directly, on 018 783 1564, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Badirile 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 Badirile Secondary School the best school in Carletonville?
On the numbers that are published, Badirile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.5% is lower than CARLETON JONES HIGH SCHOOL's 97.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Carletonville besides Badirile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Tswasongu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Badirile Secondary School?
Badirile Secondary School reported 2,239 learners and 71 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Badirile Secondary School?
Yes, Badirile 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 Badirile Secondary School's matric results like?
Badirile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. That's up from 73.9% in 2023.
Is Badirile Secondary School a public or private school?
Badirile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Badirile Secondary School?
You can call 018 783 1564. It is located at 3957, Nxumalo, Khutsong, Carletonville, Carletonville.
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