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Birch Acres Secondary School

Public secondary school · Birch Acres, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Birch Acres Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Birch Acres, Kempton Park. It currently teaches around 683 learners.

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

In Birch Acres, Kempton Park, Birch Acres Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

683
Learners
19
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Birch Acres 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 Birch Acres Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Birch Acres Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Secondary School, 2,593 compared with 683; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Secondary School, 2,591 compared with 683; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Secondary School, 2,575 compared with 683; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Birch Acres Secondary School's 683, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Birch Acres Secondary School's 683; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Secondary School, 2,593 compared with 683; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Secondary School, 2,591 compared with 683; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Secondary School, 2,334 compared with 683; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,319 learners against Birch Acres Secondary School's 683, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Birch Acres Secondary School's 683; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Birch Acres Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Birch Acres 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
889, Piet-My-Vrou Avenue, Birch Acres Ext 3, Birch Acres, Kempton Park
Telephone
082 600 7283
EMIS number
700401286

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Birch Acres 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 Birch Acres Secondary School directly, on 082 600 7283, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Birch Acres 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 Birch Acres Secondary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Birch Acres Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides Birch Acres Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Birch Acres Secondary School?
Birch Acres Secondary School reported 683 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Birch Acres Secondary School?
Yes, Birch Acres 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 Birch Acres Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Birch Acres Secondary School.
Is Birch Acres Secondary School a public or private school?
Birch Acres Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Birch Acres Secondary School?
You can call 082 600 7283. It is located at 889, Piet-My-Vrou Avenue, Birch Acres Ext 3, Birch Acres, Kempton Park.
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