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Bona Comprehensive School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Bona Comprehensive School, a public secondary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 87.4% pass rate.

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

Bona Comprehensive School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,033
Learners
36
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Bona Comprehensive 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 Bona Comprehensive School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 270 matric candidates from Bona Comprehensive School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322318080.7%
202417513778.3%
202527023687.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bona Comprehensive School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics291965.5%
Mathematical Literacy12110183.5%
Physical Sciences261350.0%
Life Sciences262284.6%
Accounting13969.2%
Business Studies825769.5%
Economics813340.7%
Geography726488.9%
History433888.4%
English First Additional Language175175100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Bona Comprehensive School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Bona Comprehensive School's 1,033, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Bona Comprehensive School's 1,033; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Bona Comprehensive School's 1,033, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Bona Comprehensive School's 1,033; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Bona Comprehensive School's 1,033, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bona Comprehensive School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Bona Comprehensive School's 1,033, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bona Comprehensive School, 2,896 compared with 1,033; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Bona Comprehensive School's 87.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Bona Comprehensive School's 1,033; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Bona Comprehensive School's 1,033; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bona Comprehensive School, 2,848 compared with 1,033; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Bona Comprehensive School for 2027

As a public school, Bona Comprehensive 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
6603, Madlala, Orlando, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
80 Orlando Orlando 1804
Telephone
010 023 7832
EMIS number
700131961
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bona Comprehensive 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 Bona Comprehensive School directly, on 010 023 7832, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bona Comprehensive 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 Bona Comprehensive School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Bona Comprehensive School's 87.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Bona Comprehensive School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bona Comprehensive School?
Bona Comprehensive School reported 1,033 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Bona Comprehensive School?
Yes, Bona Comprehensive 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 Bona Comprehensive School's matric results like?
Bona Comprehensive School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.4%, in 2025. That's up from 80.7% in 2023.
Is Bona Comprehensive School a public or private school?
Bona Comprehensive School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bona Comprehensive School?
You can call 010 023 7832. It is located at 6603, Madlala, Orlando, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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