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J Kekana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (4 circuit)

J Kekana Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 76.8% pass rate.

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

In Mamelodi, Pretoria, J Kekana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,490
Learners
48
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

J Kekana Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Kekana Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

J Kekana Secondary School entered 198 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316412274.4%
202417815587.1%
202519815276.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, J Kekana Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362158.3%
Mathematical Literacy14213595.1%
Physical Sciences312787.1%
Life Sciences664263.6%
Accounting252080.0%
Business Studies453373.3%
Economics452760.0%
Geography13512794.1%
History1049995.2%
English First Additional Language180180100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against J Kekana Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against J Kekana Secondary School's 1,490; is a public primary school, a different phase than J Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against J Kekana Secondary School's 1,490; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against J Kekana Secondary School's 76.8%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against J Kekana Secondary School's 1,490; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against J Kekana Secondary School's 76.8%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J Kekana Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,490; is a public primary school, a different phase than J Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against J Kekana Secondary School's 1,490; is a public primary school, a different phase than J Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than J Kekana Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,490; is a public primary school, a different phase than J Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against J Kekana Secondary School's 1,490; is a public primary school, a different phase than J Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against J Kekana Secondary School's 1,490; is a public primary school, a different phase than J Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J Kekana Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,490; is a public primary school, a different phase than J Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against J Kekana Secondary School's 1,490; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against J Kekana Secondary School's 76.8%.
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 Kekana Secondary School for 2027

J Kekana 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
6607, Sehlabi Street, Mamelodi West, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
77051 Mamelodi West 0122
Telephone
012 805 1690
EMIS number
700220699

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at J Kekana 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 Kekana Secondary School directly, on 012 805 1690, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to J Kekana 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 Kekana Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, J Kekana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.8% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides J Kekana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at J Kekana Secondary School?
J Kekana Secondary School reported 1,490 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Kekana Secondary School?
Yes, J Kekana 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 Kekana Secondary School's matric results like?
J Kekana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 74.4% since 2023.
Is J Kekana Secondary School a public or private school?
J Kekana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact J Kekana Secondary School?
You can call 012 805 1690. It is located at 6607, Sehlabi Street, Mamelodi West, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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