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Esiyalwini Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Esiyalwini Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 477 learners are enrolled here.

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

477
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Esiyalwini 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 Esiyalwini Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Esiyalwini Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Esiyalwini Secondary School's 477; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esiyalwini Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Esiyalwini Secondary School's 477, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Esiyalwini Secondary School's 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esiyalwini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esiyalwini Secondary School, 1,861 compared with 477; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esiyalwini Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Esiyalwini Secondary School's 477; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esiyalwini Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esiyalwini Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 477, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Esiyalwini Secondary School's 477; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esiyalwini Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esiyalwini Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esiyalwini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esiyalwini Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esiyalwini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Esiyalwini Secondary School's 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esiyalwini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Esiyalwini Secondary School for 2027

Because Esiyalwini 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
461, Gumede, Mofolo North, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
359 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
082 557 4058
EMIS number
700133850

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esiyalwini 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 Esiyalwini Secondary School directly, on 082 557 4058, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esiyalwini 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 Esiyalwini Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esiyalwini Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Esiyalwini Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Esiyalwini Secondary School?
Esiyalwini Secondary School reported 477 learners and 18 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 Esiyalwini Secondary School?
Yes, Esiyalwini 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 Esiyalwini Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Esiyalwini Secondary School.
Is Esiyalwini Secondary School a public or private school?
Esiyalwini Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esiyalwini Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 4058. It is located at 461, Gumede, Mofolo North, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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