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Diepdale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Diepdale Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.4% pass rate.

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Diepdale Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,616
Learners
54
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Diepdale Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Diepdale Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 214 matric candidates from Diepdale Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313011890.8%
202417916491.6%
202521417280.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Diepdale Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics584170.7%
Mathematical Literacy12111494.2%
Physical Sciences443477.3%
Life Sciences1118072.1%
Accounting262596.2%
Business Studies685986.8%
Economics262492.3%
Geography12911992.2%
History10910596.3%
English First Additional Language179179100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Diepdale Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Diepdale Secondary School's 1,616, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Diepdale Secondary School's 1,616; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepdale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Diepdale Secondary School's 1,616, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Diepdale Secondary School's 1,616; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepdale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Diepdale Secondary School's 1,616, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Diepdale Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Diepdale Secondary School's 1,616, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepdale Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,616; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Diepdale Secondary School's 80.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Diepdale Secondary School's 1,616; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepdale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Diepdale Secondary School's 1,616; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepdale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepdale Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,616; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepdale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Diepdale Secondary School for 2027

Diepdale 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
3318, Diepenaar Street, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
247 Diepkloof 1864
Telephone
011 985 3390
EMIS number
700140434

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diepdale 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 Diepdale Secondary School directly, on 011 985 3390, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Diepdale Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Diepdale Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Diepdale Secondary School's 80.4% 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 Diepdale Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Diepdale Secondary School?
Diepdale Secondary School reported 1,616 learners and 54 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 Diepdale Secondary School?
Yes, Diepdale 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 Diepdale Secondary School's matric results like?
Diepdale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.4%, in 2025. That's down from 90.8% in 2023.
Is Diepdale Secondary School a public or private school?
Diepdale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Diepdale Secondary School?
You can call 011 985 3390. It is located at 3318, Diepenaar Street, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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