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Geluksdal Secondary School

Public secondary school · Brakpan, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Geluksdal Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Brakpan. Its last matric group achieved a 75.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Geluksdal Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Brakpan, Geluksdal Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,895
Learners
71
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Geluksdal Secondary School entered 347 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329122175.9%
202425222288.1%
202534726375.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Geluksdal Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 96.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics635587.3%
Mathematical Literacy18916888.9%
Physical Sciences583967.2%
Life Sciences13510074.1%
Accounting181266.7%
Business Studies11710488.9%
Economics574477.2%
Geography13513096.3%
History999393.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Geluksdal Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Geluksdal Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,895; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.5% against Geluksdal Secondary School's 75.8%).
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Geluksdal Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.6% against Geluksdal Secondary School's 75.8%).
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Geluksdal Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,895; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Geluksdal Secondary School's 75.8%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Geluksdal Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Geluksdal Secondary School's 75.8%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Geluksdal Secondary School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Geluksdal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Brakpan

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Geluksdal Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,895; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.5% against Geluksdal Secondary School's 75.8%).
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Geluksdal Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.6% against Geluksdal Secondary School's 75.8%).
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Geluksdal Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,895; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Geluksdal Secondary School's 75.8%.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School is a similar size to Geluksdal Secondary School, with 1,725 learners against 1,895; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.9% against Geluksdal Secondary School's 75.8%.
  • Michael Zulu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Geluksdal Secondary School, at 1,588 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Geluksdal 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 Geluksdal Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Geluksdal 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
375, Uittog, Geluksdal, Brakpan, Brakpan
Postal
10021 Tsakane 1550
Telephone
011 738 4284
EMIS number
700310029

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Geluksdal 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 Geluksdal Secondary School directly, on 011 738 4284, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Geluksdal 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 Geluksdal Secondary School the best school in Brakpan?
On the numbers that are published, Geluksdal Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.8% is lower than JE MALEPE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 80.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Brakpan besides Geluksdal Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Geluksdal Secondary School?
Geluksdal Secondary School reported 1,895 learners and 71 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 Geluksdal Secondary School?
Yes, Geluksdal 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 Geluksdal Secondary School's matric results like?
Geluksdal Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 75.9% since 2023.
Is Geluksdal Secondary School a public or private school?
Geluksdal Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Geluksdal Secondary School?
You can call 011 738 4284. It is located at 375, Uittog, Geluksdal, Brakpan, Brakpan.
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