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Buhle Park Secondary School

Public secondary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

Buhle Park Secondary School is a public secondary school in Germiston. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.9% pass rate.

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

Located in Germiston, Buhle Park Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,502
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Buhle Park Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Buhle Park 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 199 learners from Buhle Park Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312810884.4%
202416615191.0%
202519917587.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Buhle Park Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312374.2%
Mathematical Literacy13512693.3%
Physical Sciences261973.1%
Life Sciences716490.1%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies654670.8%
Economics312374.2%
Geography716997.2%
History757194.7%
English First Additional Language137137100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Buhle Park Secondary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhle Park Secondary School, 3,023 compared with 1,502; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Buhle Park Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Buhle Park Secondary School's 1,502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhle Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Buhle Park Secondary School's 1,502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhle Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Buhle Park Secondary School's 1,502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhle Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Buhle Park Secondary School, 2,435 compared with 1,502; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Buhle Park Secondary School's 87.9%.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Buhle Park Secondary School's 1,502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhle Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Buhle Park Secondary School, 2,435 compared with 1,502; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Buhle Park Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against Buhle Park Secondary School's 1,502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhle Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhle Park Secondary School, 2,364 compared with 1,502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhle Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Buhle Park Secondary School's 1,502, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Buhle Park Secondary School for 2027

Because Buhle Park 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
98, Cnr Dragon And Primafacie Street, Buhle Park, Germiston, Germiston
Telephone
011 075 0188
EMIS number
700400816
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buhle Park 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 Buhle Park Secondary School directly, on 011 075 0188, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buhle Park 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 Buhle Park Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
On the numbers that are published, Buhle Park Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.9% is lower than EDEN-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL's 93.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Buhle Park Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Buhle Park Secondary School?
Buhle Park Secondary School reported 1,502 learners and 46 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 Buhle Park Secondary School?
Yes, Buhle Park 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 Buhle Park Secondary School's matric results like?
Buhle Park Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.9%, in 2025. That's up from 84.4% in 2023.
Is Buhle Park Secondary School a public or private school?
Buhle Park Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buhle Park Secondary School?
You can call 011 075 0188. It is located at 98, Cnr Dragon And Primafacie Street, Buhle Park, Germiston, Germiston.
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