Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Tembisa, Kempton Park, Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,172

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Charlotte Maxeke 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 Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 299 learners from Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	280	243	86.8%
2024	306	251	82.0%
2025	299	253	84.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	69	54	78.3%
Mathematical Literacy	241	184	76.3%
Physical Sciences	67	55	82.1%
Life Sciences	197	139	70.6%
Accounting	48	45	93.8%
Business Studies	111	92	82.9%
Economics	48	45	93.8%
Geography	261	222	85.1%
History	130	106	81.5%
English First Additional Language	308	308	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's 84.6%.
Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,172; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's 84.6%.
Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's 84.6%.
Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, at 2,531 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, with 2,515 learners against 2,172; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's 84.6%.

Kempton Park

Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's 84.6%.
Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,172; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's 84.6%.
Jiyana Secondary School is a similar size to Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, with 2,334 learners against 2,172; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's 84.6%.
Masiqhakaze Secondary School is a similar size to Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, with 2,319 learners against 2,172, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Boitumelong Secondary School is a similar size to Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School, with 2,254 learners against 2,172; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's 84.6%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School for 2027

Because Charlotte Maxeke 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: 3817, Masakhane Street, Phomolong, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Postal: 3817 Masakhane Street Phomolong Tembisa 1632
Telephone: 010 223 7822
EMIS number: 700400669

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Charlotte Maxeke 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 Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School directly, on 010 223 7822, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Charlotte Maxeke 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 Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School the best school in Kempton Park?

On the numbers that are published, Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.6% 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 Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.

How big are the classes at Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School?

Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School reported 2,172 learners and 66 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 Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School?

Yes, Charlotte Maxeke 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 Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's matric results like?

Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.8% since 2023.

Is Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School a public or private school?

Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School?

You can call 010 223 7822. It is located at 3817, Masakhane Street, Phomolong, Tembisa, Kempton Park.