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Boitumelong Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kempton Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Boitumelong Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kempton Park. Its most recent matric class posted a 74.6% pass rate.

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

Boitumelong Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kempton Park. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

2,254
Learners
63
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, Boitumelong 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 Boitumelong Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 393 learners from Boitumelong Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 74.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327119170.5%
202423118178.4%
202539329374.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Boitumelong Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1114237.8%
Mathematical Literacy12111191.7%
Physical Sciences825465.9%
Life Sciences14212084.5%
Accounting322062.5%
Business Studies916874.7%
Economics453168.9%
Geography13212493.9%
History605998.3%
English First Additional Language233233100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is a similar size to Boitumelong Secondary School, with 2,593 learners against 2,254; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Boitumelong Secondary School's 74.6%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelong Secondary School, at 2,591 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.4% against Boitumelong Secondary School's 74.6%).
  • Unity Secondary School is a similar size to Boitumelong Secondary School, with 2,575 learners against 2,254; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Boitumelong Secondary School's 74.6%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is a similar size to Boitumelong Secondary School, with 2,531 learners against 2,254, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelong Secondary School, at 2,515 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Boitumelong Secondary School's 74.6%.

Kempton Park

Zooming into Kempton Park, here are 5 other schools to compare against Boitumelong Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is a similar size to Boitumelong Secondary School, with 2,593 learners against 2,254; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Boitumelong Secondary School's 74.6%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelong Secondary School, at 2,591 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.4% against Boitumelong Secondary School's 74.6%).
  • Jiyana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelong Secondary School, at 2,334 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Boitumelong Secondary School's 74.6%.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelong Secondary School, at 2,319 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phomolong Secondary School is a similar size to Boitumelong Secondary School, with 2,253 learners against 2,254; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.8% against Boitumelong Secondary School's 74.6%.
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 Boitumelong Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Boitumelong 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
216, Mimas Street, Sedibeng Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park
Postal
33 Tembisa 1628
Telephone
010 020 1533
EMIS number
700260620
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boitumelong 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 Boitumelong Secondary School directly, on 010 020 1533, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boitumelong 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 Boitumelong Secondary School the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, Boitumelong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.6% is lower than JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides Boitumelong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Boitumelong Secondary School?
Boitumelong Secondary School reported 2,254 learners and 63 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 Boitumelong Secondary School?
Yes, Boitumelong 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 Boitumelong Secondary School's matric results like?
Boitumelong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.6%, in 2025. That's up from 70.5% in 2023.
Is Boitumelong Secondary School a public or private school?
Boitumelong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boitumelong Secondary School?
You can call 010 020 1533. It is located at 216, Mimas Street, Sedibeng Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park.
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