Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

522

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 94 matric candidates from Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	78	58	74.4%
2024	66	54	81.8%
2025	94	68	72.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	16	12	75.0%
Mathematical Literacy	50	42	84.0%
Physical Sciences	16	10	62.5%
Life Sciences	16	16	100.0%
Accounting	18	16	88.9%
Business Studies	35	25	71.4%
Economics	28	18	64.3%
Geography	31	31	100.0%
History	22	21	95.5%
English First Additional Language	66	66	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 522; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.9% against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 72.3%.
High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 522; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 72.3%.
Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 522; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 72.3%.
Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 522; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 72.3%.
Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 522, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 522, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 522; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 72.3%.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 522; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 522; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's 522; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1380, Pioneet Ave., Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal: Box 477 Dube 1801
Telephone: 082 552 2429
EMIS number: 700132746

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Dr. Beyers Naude 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 Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School directly, on 082 552 2429, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Dr. Beyers Naude 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 Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?

On the numbers that are published, Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.3% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School?

Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School reported 522 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School?

Yes, Dr. Beyers Naude 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 Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's matric results like?

Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 74.4% since 2023.

Is Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School a public or private school?

Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School?

You can call 082 552 2429. It is located at 1380, Pioneet Ave., Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg.