Public secondary school · Tsakane, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)
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.
Of the 230 learners from Je Malepe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 248 | 196 | 79.0% |
| 2024 | 213 | 173 | 81.2% |
| 2025 | 230 | 186 | 80.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 44 | 22 | 50.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 169 | 145 | 85.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 38 | 14 | 36.8% |
| Life Sciences | 74 | 47 | 63.5% |
| Accounting | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| Business Studies | 56 | 50 | 89.3% |
| Economics | 56 | 38 | 67.9% |
| Geography | 121 | 103 | 85.1% |
| History | 119 | 113 | 95.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 213 | 213 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.