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George Khosa Secondary School

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

In Soweto, Johannesburg, George Khosa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 93.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about George Khosa Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

George Khosa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,319
Learners
49
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, George Khosa 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 George Khosa Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 219 matric candidates from George Khosa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321218888.7%
202422421796.9%
202521920593.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

George Khosa Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics634571.4%
Mathematical Literacy16115495.7%
Physical Sciences363597.2%
Life Sciences12110889.3%
Accounting141285.7%
Business Studies666598.5%
Economics413790.2%
Geography18317394.5%
History13113099.2%
English First Additional Language224224100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with George Khosa Secondary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Khosa Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,319; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against George Khosa Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than George Khosa Secondary School, 1,997 compared with 1,319, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Khosa Secondary School, 1,901 compared with 1,319; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Khosa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against George Khosa Secondary School's 1,319; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against George Khosa Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to George Khosa Secondary School, with 1,846 learners against 1,319; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.7% against George Khosa Secondary School's 93.6%).

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against George Khosa Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against George Khosa Secondary School's 1,319, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Khosa Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,319; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against George Khosa Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against George Khosa Secondary School's 1,319; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Khosa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against George Khosa Secondary School's 1,319; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Khosa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Khosa Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,319; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Khosa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 George Khosa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, George Khosa 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
2331, Mashao Drive, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
43 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
011 988 1757
Website
georgekhosasecondary.co.za
Email
admin@georgekhosasecondary.co.za
EMIS number
700251413

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at George Khosa 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 George Khosa Secondary School directly, on 011 988 1757, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to George Khosa 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 George Khosa Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, George Khosa Secondary School's 93.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides George Khosa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at George Khosa Secondary School?
George Khosa Secondary School reported 1,319 learners and 49 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 George Khosa Secondary School?
Yes, George Khosa 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 George Khosa Secondary School's matric results like?
George Khosa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.6%, in 2025. That's up from 88.7% in 2023.
Is George Khosa Secondary School a public or private school?
George Khosa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact George Khosa Secondary School?
You can call 011 988 1757. It is located at 2331, Mashao Drive, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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