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Boitumelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (3 circuit)

Boitumelo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 81% pass rate.

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

Located in Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Boitumelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,622
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Boitumelo 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 Boitumelo 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 174 learners from Boitumelo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322016775.9%
202416514889.7%
202517414181.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Boitumelo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251560.0%
Mathematical Literacy14112185.8%
Physical Sciences242187.5%
Life Sciences816377.8%
Accounting191263.2%
Business Studies313096.8%
Economics332678.8%
Geography443784.1%
History1119686.5%
English First Additional Language165165100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how Boitumelo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is a similar size to Boitumelo Secondary School, with 1,911 learners against 1,622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is a similar size to Boitumelo Secondary School, with 1,907 learners against 1,622; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Boitumelo Secondary School's 81%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is a similar size to Boitumelo Secondary School, with 1,838 learners against 1,622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelo Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Boitumelo Secondary School's 81%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelo Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Boitumelo Secondary School's 81%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is a similar size to Boitumelo Secondary School, with 1,911 learners against 1,622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is a similar size to Boitumelo Secondary School, with 1,907 learners against 1,622; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Boitumelo Secondary School's 81%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is a similar size to Boitumelo Secondary School, with 1,838 learners against 1,622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelo Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Boitumelo Secondary School's 81%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelo Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Boitumelo Secondary School's 81%.
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 Boitumelo Secondary School for 2027

Because Boitumelo 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
555, Plot 555 Tokyosexwale Street, Boitumelo, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
P.o Bx 555 Vereeniging 1930
Telephone
016 989 2000
EMIS number
700400325
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boitumelo 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 Boitumelo Secondary School directly, on 016 989 2000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boitumelo 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 Boitumelo Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Boitumelo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Boitumelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Boitumelo Secondary School?
Boitumelo Secondary School reported 1,622 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Boitumelo Secondary School?
Yes, Boitumelo 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 Boitumelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Boitumelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81%, in 2025. That's up from 75.9% in 2023.
Is Boitumelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Boitumelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boitumelo Secondary School?
You can call 016 989 2000. It is located at 555, Plot 555 Tokyosexwale Street, Boitumelo, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark.
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