Public secondary school · Diepsloot, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 165 | 133 | 80.6% |
| 2024 | 194 | 170 | 87.6% |
| 2025 | 227 | 196 | 86.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Diepsloot West Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 23 | 20 | 87.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 172 | 142 | 82.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 22 | 19 | 86.4% |
| Life Sciences | 79 | 61 | 77.2% |
| Accounting | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
| Business Studies | 88 | 70 | 79.5% |
| Economics | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
| Geography | 107 | 95 | 88.8% |
| History | 162 | 148 | 91.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 194 | 194 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.