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Ikusasalethu Secondary School

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

Ikusasalethu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg, Johhannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.5% pass rate.

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

In Johannesburg, Johhannesburg, Ikusasalethu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,327
Learners
40
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ikusasalethu Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Ikusasalethu Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ikusasalethu Secondary School entered 143 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316014490.0%
202413712692.0%
202514313896.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ikusasalethu Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics523975.0%
Mathematical Literacy857689.4%
Physical Sciences443272.7%
Life Sciences4444100.0%
Accounting333297.0%
Business Studies545194.4%
Economics333297.0%
Geography1049995.2%
History605998.3%
English First Additional Language137137100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 1,327; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 96.5%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 1,327, 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 Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 1,327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikusasalethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikusasalethu Secondary School, 1,861 compared with 1,327; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 96.5%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikusasalethu Secondary School, at 1,846 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 96.5%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikusasalethu Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,327, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 1,327; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 96.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikusasalethu Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikusasalethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikusasalethu Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikusasalethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 1,327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikusasalethu 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 Ikusasalethu Secondary School for 2027

Ikusasalethu 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
1, Future Street, Braamfisherville, Johannesburg, Johhannesburg
Postal
Extension 13 Phase 4 P.o. Kwa Zuma 1725
Telephone
010 822 7361
EMIS number
700400221

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikusasalethu 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 Ikusasalethu Secondary School directly, on 010 822 7361, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikusasalethu 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 Ikusasalethu Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ikusasalethu Secondary School's 96.5% 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 Ikusasalethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ikusasalethu Secondary School?
Ikusasalethu Secondary School reported 1,327 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Ikusasalethu Secondary School?
Yes, Ikusasalethu 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 Ikusasalethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Ikusasalethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.5%, in 2025. That's up from 90% in 2023.
Is Ikusasalethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ikusasalethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ikusasalethu Secondary School?
You can call 010 822 7361. It is located at 1, Future Street, Braamfisherville, Johannesburg, Johhannesburg.
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