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Chris J Botha Secondary School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Chris J Botha Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73.2%.

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

In Johannesburg, Chris J Botha Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

966
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chris J Botha Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Chris J Botha Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Chris J Botha Secondary School entered 112 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231279877.2%
202412810884.4%
20251128273.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Chris J Botha Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 95.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231773.9%
Mathematical Literacy1069488.7%
Physical Sciences211361.9%
Life Sciences734764.4%
Accounting191894.7%
Business Studies564987.5%
Economics553360.0%
Geography736690.4%
History898595.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Chris J Botha Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris J Botha Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 966, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris J Botha Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris J Botha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Chris J Botha Secondary School, 2,611 compared with 966, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris J Botha Secondary School, 2,517 compared with 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris J Botha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Chris J Botha Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 966, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris J Botha Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 966, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Chris J Botha Secondary School's 966; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Chris J Botha Secondary School's 73.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris J Botha Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris J Botha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris J Botha Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris J Botha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Chris J Botha Secondary School's 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris J Botha 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 Chris J Botha Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Chris J Botha 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
1, Griffith Road, Bosmont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 114 Maraisburg 2104
Telephone
011 474 2389
EMIS number
700140038

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chris J Botha 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 Chris J Botha Secondary School directly, on 011 474 2389, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chris J Botha 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 Chris J Botha Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Chris J Botha Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.2% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Chris J Botha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Chris J Botha Secondary School?
Chris J Botha Secondary School reported 966 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Chris J Botha Secondary School?
Yes, Chris J Botha 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 Chris J Botha Secondary School's matric results like?
Chris J Botha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.2%, in 2025. That's down from 77.2% in 2023.
Is Chris J Botha Secondary School a public or private school?
Chris J Botha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chris J Botha Secondary School?
You can call 011 474 2389. It is located at 1, Griffith Road, Bosmont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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