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Ibhongo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Ibhongo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 95.9% pass rate.

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

In Johannesburg, Ibhongo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,987
Learners
57
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ibhongo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Ibhongo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 267 matric candidates from Ibhongo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320717785.5%
202422319687.9%
202526725695.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ibhongo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics382463.2%
Mathematical Literacy18617594.1%
Physical Sciences272074.1%
Life Sciences1258265.6%
Accounting282796.4%
Business Studies999697.0%
Economics453475.6%
Geography15012986.0%
History16915692.3%
English First Additional Language224224100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Ibhongo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ibhongo Secondary School, at 2,678 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Ibhongo Secondary School's 95.9%.
  • High School President sits in roughly the same size range as Ibhongo Secondary School, at 2,371 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Ibhongo Secondary School's 95.9%).
  • Sir John Adamson High School sits in roughly the same size range as Ibhongo Secondary School, at 2,256 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Ibhongo Secondary School's 95.9%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Ibhongo Secondary School, at 1,952 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Faranani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ibhongo Secondary School, at 1,926 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ibhongo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ibhongo Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,987, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Ibhongo Secondary School's 1,987; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Ibhongo Secondary School's 95.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ibhongo Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ibhongo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ibhongo Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ibhongo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Ibhongo Secondary School's 1,987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ibhongo 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 Ibhongo Secondary School for 2027

Because Ibhongo 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
575, Dinizulu & Chrihani Road, Dlamini, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
133 Tshiawelo Tshiawelo 1818
Telephone
011 986 8258
EMIS number
700121392

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ibhongo 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 Ibhongo Secondary School directly, on 011 986 8258, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ibhongo 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 Ibhongo Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ibhongo Secondary School's 95.9% 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 Ibhongo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ibhongo Secondary School?
Ibhongo Secondary School reported 1,987 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Ibhongo Secondary School?
Yes, Ibhongo 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 Ibhongo Secondary School's matric results like?
Ibhongo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.9%, in 2025. That's up from 85.5% in 2023.
Is Ibhongo Secondary School a public or private school?
Ibhongo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ibhongo Secondary School?
You can call 011 986 8258. It is located at 575, Dinizulu & Chrihani Road, Dlamini, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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