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J.b. Matabane Secondary School

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

J.b. Matabane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Midrand, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 91.1% pass rate.

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

Located in Midrand, Johannesburg, J.b. Matabane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

2,159
Learners
65
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

J.b. Matabane 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 J.b. Matabane Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

J.b. Matabane Secondary School entered 169 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322117478.7%
202422918982.5%
202516915491.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, J.b. Matabane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics754256.0%
Mathematical Literacy15513889.0%
Physical Sciences311961.3%
Life Sciences17312169.9%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies575494.7%
Economics574986.0%
Geography17314382.7%
History14213393.7%
English First Additional Language229229100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how J.b. Matabane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against J.b. Matabane Secondary School's 2,159; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.b. Matabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as J.b. Matabane Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against J.b. Matabane Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to J.b. Matabane Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,159; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.b. Matabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as J.b. Matabane Secondary School, at 2,818 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.b. Matabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as J.b. Matabane Secondary School, at 2,781 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.b. Matabane 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 J.b. Matabane Secondary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,159, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as J.b. Matabane Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against J.b. Matabane Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to J.b. Matabane Secondary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,159; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.b. Matabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to J.b. Matabane Secondary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,159; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.b. Matabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to J.b. Matabane Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,159; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.b. Matabane 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 J.b. Matabane Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, J.b. Matabane 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
10421, Corner Leboga And Rainbow, Ivory Park, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
4712 Halfway House 1685
Telephone
010 006 7212
EMIS number
700400402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at J.b. Matabane 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 J.b. Matabane Secondary School directly, on 010 006 7212, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to J.b. Matabane 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 J.b. Matabane Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, J.b. Matabane Secondary School's 91.1% 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 J.b. Matabane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at J.b. Matabane Secondary School?
J.b. Matabane Secondary School reported 2,159 learners and 65 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 J.b. Matabane Secondary School?
Yes, J.b. Matabane 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 J.b. Matabane Secondary School's matric results like?
J.b. Matabane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's up from 78.7% in 2023.
Is J.b. Matabane Secondary School a public or private school?
J.b. Matabane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact J.b. Matabane Secondary School?
You can call 010 006 7212. It is located at 10421, Corner Leboga And Rainbow, Ivory Park, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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