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Diepsloot West Secondary School

Public secondary school · Diepsloot, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

In Diepsloot, Johannesburg, Diepsloot West Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Diepsloot West Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Diepsloot West Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Diepsloot, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,506
Learners
48
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Diepsloot West 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 Diepsloot West Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Diepsloot West Secondary School entered 227 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.3% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316513380.6%
202419417087.6%
202522719686.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Diepsloot West Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics232087.0%
Mathematical Literacy17214282.6%
Physical Sciences221986.4%
Life Sciences796177.2%
Accounting11545.5%
Business Studies887079.5%
Economics11872.7%
Geography1079588.8%
History16214891.4%
English First Additional Language194194100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Diepsloot West Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Diepsloot West Secondary School's 1,506, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Diepsloot West Secondary School's 1,506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot West Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Diepsloot West Secondary School's 1,506, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Diepsloot West Secondary School's 1,506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot West Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Diepsloot West Secondary School's 1,506, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Diepsloot West Secondary School's 1,506, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepsloot West Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,506; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Diepsloot West Secondary School's 86.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Diepsloot West Secondary School's 1,506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot West Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Diepsloot West Secondary School's 1,506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot West Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepsloot West Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot West 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 Diepsloot West Secondary School for 2027

Because Diepsloot West 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
1797, Chief Langalibalele, Extention 7, Diepsloot, Johannesburg
Postal
675 Witkoppen 2068
Telephone
010 541 0670
EMIS number
700400149

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diepsloot West 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 Diepsloot West Secondary School directly, on 010 541 0670, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Diepsloot West 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 Diepsloot West Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Diepsloot West Secondary School's 86.3% 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 Diepsloot West Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Diepsloot West Secondary School?
Diepsloot West Secondary School reported 1,506 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Diepsloot West Secondary School?
Yes, Diepsloot West 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 Diepsloot West Secondary School's matric results like?
Diepsloot West Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.3%, in 2025. That's up from 80.6% in 2023.
Is Diepsloot West Secondary School a public or private school?
Diepsloot West Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Diepsloot West Secondary School?
You can call 010 541 0670. It is located at 1797, Chief Langalibalele, Extention 7, Diepsloot, Johannesburg.
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