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Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 75% pass rate.

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

Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

748
Learners
31
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, Dr Bw Vilakazi 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 Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School entered 144 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231037976.7%
202414512384.8%
202514410875.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161381.3%
Mathematical Literacy13010983.8%
Physical Sciences13753.8%
Life Sciences131184.6%
Accounting302686.7%
Business Studies816479.0%
Economics443886.4%
Geography635181.0%
History896876.4%
English First Additional Language145145100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 748; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.9% against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 75%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 748; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 75%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 748; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 75%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 748; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 75%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 748, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 748, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 748; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 75%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 748; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's 748; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 748; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Bw Vilakazi 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 Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Dr Bw Vilakazi 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
277, Mathebula, Zola North, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
53 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
062 080 0527
EMIS number
700110601

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr Bw Vilakazi 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 Bw Vilakazi Secondary School directly, on 062 080 0527, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr Bw Vilakazi 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 Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75% 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 Bw Vilakazi 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 Bw Vilakazi Secondary School?
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School reported 748 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Bw Vilakazi Secondary School?
Yes, Dr Bw Vilakazi 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 Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's matric results like?
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 76.7% since 2023.
Is Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School?
You can call 062 080 0527. It is located at 277, Mathebula, Zola North, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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