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David Makhubo Secondary School

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

David Makhubo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Midrand. Around 2,363 learners are enrolled here.

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David Makhubo Secondary School

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

Located in Midrand, David Makhubo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,363
Learners
63
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

David Makhubo 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 David Makhubo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with David Makhubo Secondary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against David Makhubo Secondary School's 2,363; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Makhubo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as David Makhubo Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point David Makhubo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to David Makhubo Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,363; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Makhubo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as David Makhubo Secondary School, at 2,818 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Makhubo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as David Makhubo Secondary School, at 2,781 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Makhubo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Midrand

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

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against David Makhubo Secondary School's 2,363; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Makhubo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as David Makhubo Secondary School, at 2,818 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Makhubo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mikateka Primary School is a similar size to David Makhubo Secondary School, with 2,508 learners against 2,363; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Makhubo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olifantsfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as David Makhubo Secondary School, at 2,140 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Makhubo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tswelopele Secondary School is a similar size to David Makhubo Secondary School, with 1,960 learners against 2,363; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 71.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point David Makhubo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 David Makhubo Secondary School for 2027

Because David Makhubo 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
6355, Tongouesole Fish Street, Kaalfontein Ext 23, , Midrand
Telephone
011 204 0024
EMIS number
700400530

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at David Makhubo 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 David Makhubo Secondary School directly, on 011 204 0024, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to David Makhubo 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 David Makhubo Secondary School the best school in Midrand?
No matric pass rate is on record for David Makhubo Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Midrand besides David Makhubo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Midrand, including Kanana Primary School.
How big are the classes at David Makhubo Secondary School?
David Makhubo Secondary School reported 2,363 learners and 63 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 David Makhubo Secondary School?
Yes, David Makhubo 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 David Makhubo Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for David Makhubo Secondary School.
Is David Makhubo Secondary School a public or private school?
David Makhubo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact David Makhubo Secondary School?
You can call 011 204 0024. It is located at 6355, Tongouesole Fish Street, Kaalfontein Ext 23, , Midrand.
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