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Buhlebuzile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Aberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Buhlebuzile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Aberton, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Aberton, Johannesburg, Buhlebuzile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,766
Learners
61
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Buhlebuzile 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 Buhlebuzile 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 283 learners from Buhlebuzile Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314911879.2%
202421916876.7%
202528323081.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Buhlebuzile Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics514078.4%
Mathematical Literacy16812473.8%
Physical Sciences433069.8%
Life Sciences565089.3%
Accounting2626100.0%
Business Studies767497.4%
Economics383386.8%
Geography18513271.4%
History995454.5%
English First Additional Language21921899.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebuzile Secondary School, 3,023 compared with 1,766; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Buhlebuzile Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Buhlebuzile Secondary School's 1,766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebuzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Buhlebuzile Secondary School's 1,766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebuzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebuzile Secondary School, at 2,471 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebuzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Buhlebuzile Secondary School, with 2,435 learners against 1,766; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Buhlebuzile Secondary School's 81.3%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebuzile Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,766, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Buhlebuzile Secondary School's 1,766; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Buhlebuzile Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebuzile Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebuzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebuzile Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebuzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Buhlebuzile Secondary School's 1,766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebuzile 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 Buhlebuzile Secondary School for 2027

Because Buhlebuzile 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
10672, Morubisi Street, Thokoza, Aberton, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 188 Thokoza 1426
Telephone
082 556 3931
EMIS number
700340463
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buhlebuzile 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 Buhlebuzile Secondary School directly, on 082 556 3931, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buhlebuzile 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 Buhlebuzile Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Buhlebuzile Secondary School's 81.3% 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 Buhlebuzile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Buhlebuzile Secondary School?
Buhlebuzile Secondary School reported 1,766 learners and 61 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 Buhlebuzile Secondary School?
Yes, Buhlebuzile 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 Buhlebuzile Secondary School's matric results like?
Buhlebuzile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 79.2% since 2023.
Is Buhlebuzile Secondary School a public or private school?
Buhlebuzile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buhlebuzile Secondary School?
You can call 082 556 3931. It is located at 10672, Morubisi Street, Thokoza, Aberton, Johannesburg.
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