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Esokwazi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Esokwazi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Vanderbijlpark. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75.1%.

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Esokwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,345
Learners
48
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Esokwazi 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 Esokwazi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Esokwazi Secondary School entered 205 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320715373.9%
202422818380.3%
202520515475.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics805973.8%
Mathematical Literacy14912382.6%
Physical Sciences703550.0%
Life Sciences14410069.4%
Accounting241979.2%
Business Studies876675.9%
Economics292069.0%
Geography787089.7%
History1028179.4%
English First Additional Language229229100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Esokwazi Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Esokwazi Secondary School's 1,345; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esokwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Esokwazi Secondary School's 1,345; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Esokwazi Secondary School's 75.1%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esokwazi Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esokwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Esokwazi Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,345; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Esokwazi Secondary School's 75.1%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Esokwazi Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,345; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Esokwazi Secondary School's 75.1%.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Esokwazi Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Esokwazi Secondary School's 1,345; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esokwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Esokwazi Secondary School's 1,345; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Esokwazi Secondary School's 75.1%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esokwazi Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esokwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Esokwazi Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,345; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Esokwazi Secondary School's 75.1%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Esokwazi Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,345; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Esokwazi Secondary School's 75.1%.
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 Esokwazi Secondary School for 2027

Esokwazi Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
151, Selbourne Road, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
Po Box 5163 Mafatsana 1983
Telephone
016 065 0500
EMIS number
700320515

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esokwazi 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 Esokwazi Secondary School directly, on 016 065 0500, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esokwazi 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 Esokwazi Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Esokwazi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.1% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Esokwazi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Esokwazi Secondary School?
Esokwazi Secondary School reported 1,345 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Esokwazi Secondary School?
Yes, Esokwazi 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 Esokwazi Secondary School's matric results like?
Esokwazi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 73.9% since 2023.
Is Esokwazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Esokwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esokwazi Secondary School?
You can call 016 065 0500. It is located at 151, Selbourne Road, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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