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Dalpark Secondary School

Public secondary school · Brakpan, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Dalpark Secondary School is a public secondary school in Brakpan. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.9% pass rate.

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

Located in Brakpan, Dalpark Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,095
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dalpark Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Dalpark Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dalpark Secondary School entered 164 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.9% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315914389.9%
202420118190.0%
202516413682.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dalpark Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4242100.0%
Mathematical Literacy16115395.0%
Physical Sciences413278.0%
Life Sciences988384.7%
Accounting614065.6%
Business Studies1038784.5%
Economics362363.9%
Geography10810799.1%
History343397.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Dalpark Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dalpark Secondary School, 1,918 compared with 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Dalpark Secondary School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Dalpark Secondary School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Dalpark Secondary School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Dalpark Secondary School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%).

Brakpan

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dalpark Secondary School, 1,918 compared with 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Dalpark Secondary School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Dalpark Secondary School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Dalpark Secondary School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dalpark Secondary School, 1,725 compared with 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.9% against Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9%.
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 Dalpark Secondary School for 2027

Dalpark Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
894, Rangeview Road, Dalpark, Brakpan, Brakpan
Postal
X3 Post Net Suite 73 1544
Telephone
010 745 9010
EMIS number
700400217

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dalpark 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 Dalpark Secondary School directly, on 010 745 9010, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dalpark 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 Dalpark Secondary School the best school in Brakpan?
On the numbers that are published, Dalpark Secondary School's 82.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of JE MALEPE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 80.9%.
How many other schools are there in Brakpan besides Dalpark Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dalpark Secondary School?
Dalpark Secondary School reported 1,095 learners and 36 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 Dalpark Secondary School?
Yes, Dalpark 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 Dalpark Secondary School's matric results like?
Dalpark Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.9%, in 2025. That's down from 89.9% in 2023.
Is Dalpark Secondary School a public or private school?
Dalpark Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dalpark Secondary School?
You can call 010 745 9010. It is located at 894, Rangeview Road, Dalpark, Brakpan, Brakpan.
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