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Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School

Public combined school, neurally disabled: epilepsy specialisation · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

In Springs, Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School operates as a public combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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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.

400
Learners
46
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Neurally Disabled: Epilepsy
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232121100.0%
20242626100.0%
20253131100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy262492.3%
English First Additional Language1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 100%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School, 1,895 compared with 400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 100%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School, 1,843 compared with 400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 100%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School, 1,827 compared with 400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 100%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School, 1,823 compared with 400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 100%.

Springs

Zooming into Springs, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School.

  • Payneville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School, 1,609 compared with 400; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,566 learners against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 400; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72% against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 100%.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,511 learners against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.3% against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 100%.
  • Primary School Werda is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,467 learners against Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 400; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
26, East Geduld Road, Petersfield, Springs, Springs
Postal
X33 Springs 1560
Telephone
011 811 2980
EMIS number
700350058

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-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. W.k. Du Plessis-School directly, on 011 811 2980, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School the best school in Springs?
On the numbers that are published, Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KENNETH MASEKELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 81.3%.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School?
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School reported 400 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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. W.k. Du Plessis-School?
Yes, Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-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. W.k. Du Plessis-School's matric results like?
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School a public or private school?
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-School?
You can call 011 811 2980. It is located at 26, East Geduld Road, Petersfield, Springs, Springs.
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