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Je Malepe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tsakane, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Je Malepe Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tsakane, Brakpan. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.9%.

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

In Tsakane, Brakpan, Je Malepe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,725
Learners
51
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Je Malepe Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Je Malepe Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 230 learners from Je Malepe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324819679.0%
202421317381.2%
202523018680.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics442250.0%
Mathematical Literacy16914585.8%
Physical Sciences381436.8%
Life Sciences744763.5%
Accounting141392.9%
Business Studies565089.3%
Economics563867.9%
Geography12110385.1%
History11911395.0%
English First Additional Language213213100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Je Malepe Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Je Malepe Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,725; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Je Malepe Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Je Malepe Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Je Malepe Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,725; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Je Malepe Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9%).

Brakpan

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Je Malepe Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,725; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Je Malepe Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Je Malepe Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Je Malepe Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,725; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Michael Zulu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Je Malepe Secondary School, at 1,588 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Je Malepe 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 Je Malepe Secondary School for 2027

Because Je Malepe 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
1059, Modisa Street, Extension 1, Tsakane, Brakpan
Postal
70159 Tsakane 1548
Telephone
011 738 5714
EMIS number
700311142

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Je Malepe 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 Je Malepe Secondary School directly, on 011 738 5714, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Je Malepe 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 Je Malepe Secondary School the best school in Brakpan?
On the numbers that are published, Je Malepe Secondary School's 80.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MAMELLONG COMPREHENSIVE at 77.6%.
How many other schools are there in Brakpan besides Je Malepe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Je Malepe Secondary School?
Je Malepe Secondary School reported 1,725 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Je Malepe Secondary School?
Yes, Je Malepe 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 Je Malepe Secondary School's matric results like?
Je Malepe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 79% since 2023.
Is Je Malepe Secondary School a public or private school?
Je Malepe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Je Malepe Secondary School?
You can call 011 738 5714. It is located at 1059, Modisa Street, Extension 1, Tsakane, Brakpan.
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