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Bhukulani Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (6 circuit)

Bhukulani Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.4%.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bhukulani Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Bhukulani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,413
Learners
47
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bhukulani Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Bhukulani 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 235 learners from Bhukulani Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322018584.1%
202422919786.0%
202523520386.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bhukulani Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics745574.3%
Mathematical Literacy15514191.0%
Physical Sciences594271.2%
Life Sciences15712378.3%
Accounting393282.1%
Business Studies685986.8%
Economics353188.6%
Geography16115495.7%
History13512995.6%
English First Additional Language229229100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Bhukulani Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhukulani Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,413; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Bhukulani Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Bhukulani Secondary School's 1,413; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Bhukulani Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Bhukulani Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 1,413; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.5% against Bhukulani Secondary School's 86.4%).
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Bhukulani Secondary School's 1,413; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Bhukulani Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Bhukulani Secondary School, at 1,952 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Bhukulani Secondary School's 1,413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bhukulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Bhukulani Secondary School, at 1,952 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is a similar size to Bhukulani Secondary School, with 1,887 learners against 1,413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bhukulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bhukulani Secondary School, at 1,787 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bhukulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is a similar size to Bhukulani Secondary School, with 1,578 learners against 1,413; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.4% against Bhukulani Secondary School's 86.4%.
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 Bhukulani Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bhukulani 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
666, Masingafi Street, Zondi, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
P.o Box 209 Dobsonville 1863
Telephone
082 553 1256
EMIS number
700121236
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhukulani 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 Bhukulani Secondary School directly, on 082 553 1256, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhukulani 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 Bhukulani Secondary School the best school in Soweto?
On the numbers that are published, Bhukulani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.4% is lower than BASA PROTEA GLEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Soweto besides Bhukulani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bhukulani Secondary School?
Bhukulani Secondary School reported 1,413 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Bhukulani Secondary School?
Yes, Bhukulani 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 Bhukulani Secondary School's matric results like?
Bhukulani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.1% since 2023.
Is Bhukulani Secondary School a public or private school?
Bhukulani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhukulani Secondary School?
You can call 082 553 1256. It is located at 666, Masingafi Street, Zondi, Soweto, Soweto.
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