Public combined school, neurally disabled: epilepsy specialisation · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School is a public combined school serving families in and around Springs.
In 2025, 31 matric candidates from Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School reported results in 2 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 26 | 24 | 92.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-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. W.k. Du Plessis-School for its exact current amount.
Because Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-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.