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Ivory Park Secondary School

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

Ivory Park Secondary School is a public secondary school in Midrand, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 83% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ivory Park Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Midrand, Johannesburg, Ivory Park Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,377
Learners
71
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ivory Park 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 Ivory Park 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, 353 matric candidates from Ivory Park Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202333526880.0%
202431428289.8%
202535329383.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ivory Park Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1169985.3%
Mathematical Literacy19917286.4%
Physical Sciences1057975.2%
Life Sciences18415383.2%
Accounting514894.1%
Business Studies12311190.2%
Economics424197.6%
Geography15615196.8%
History16815391.1%
English First Additional Language315315100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Ivory Park Secondary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Ivory Park Secondary School's 2,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ivory Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ivory Park Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Ivory Park Secondary School's 83%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Ivory Park Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ivory Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ivory Park Secondary School, at 2,818 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ivory Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ivory Park Secondary School, at 2,781 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ivory Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Ivory Park Secondary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,377, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ivory Park Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Ivory Park Secondary School's 83%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Ivory Park Secondary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ivory Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Ivory Park Secondary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ivory Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Ivory Park Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ivory Park 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 Ivory Park Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ivory Park 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
15260, Riverside Street, Ivory Park, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 1775 Halfway House 1685
Telephone
011 261 4358
EMIS number
700400009

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ivory Park 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 Ivory Park Secondary School directly, on 011 261 4358, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ivory Park 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 Ivory Park Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ivory Park Secondary School's 83% 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 Ivory Park Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ivory Park Secondary School?
Ivory Park Secondary School reported 2,377 learners and 71 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 Ivory Park Secondary School?
Yes, Ivory Park 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 Ivory Park Secondary School's matric results like?
Ivory Park Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80% since 2023.
Is Ivory Park Secondary School a public or private school?
Ivory Park Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ivory Park Secondary School?
You can call 011 261 4358. It is located at 15260, Riverside Street, Ivory Park, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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