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Buhlebemfundo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Brakpan. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73.4%.

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

In Brakpan, Buhlebemfundo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,827
Learners
60
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Buhlebemfundo 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 Buhlebemfundo 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 256 learners from Buhlebemfundo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 73.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328320873.5%
202425820579.5%
202525618873.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Buhlebemfundo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics925054.3%
Mathematical Literacy16614084.3%
Physical Sciences724765.3%
Life Sciences1359469.6%
Accounting513976.5%
Business Studies726083.3%
Economics534075.5%
Geography18417293.5%
History514690.2%
English First Additional Language258258100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Buhlebemfundo Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,827; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.5% against Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.8% against Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.6% against Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebemfundo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Brakpan

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,827; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.5% against Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.8% against Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.6% against Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School is a similar size to Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, with 1,725 learners against 1,827; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.9% against Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Michael Zulu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebemfundo Secondary School, at 1,588 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebemfundo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Buhlebemfundo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Buhlebemfundo 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
21249, Tsakane Road, Tsakane, , Brakpan
Postal
70172 Tsakane 1550
Telephone
011 364 2760
EMIS number
700310938
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buhlebemfundo 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 Buhlebemfundo Secondary School directly, on 011 364 2760, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buhlebemfundo 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 Buhlebemfundo Secondary School the best school in Brakpan?
On the numbers that are published, Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.4% is lower than JE MALEPE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 80.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Brakpan besides Buhlebemfundo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Buhlebemfundo Secondary School?
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School reported 1,827 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Buhlebemfundo Secondary School?
Yes, Buhlebemfundo 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 Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's matric results like?
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 73.5% since 2023.
Is Buhlebemfundo Secondary School a public or private school?
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buhlebemfundo Secondary School?
You can call 011 364 2760. It is located at 21249, Tsakane Road, Tsakane, , Brakpan.
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