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Jerusalem Secondary School

Public secondary school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Jerusalem Secondary School, a public secondary school serving White River. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Jerusalem Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Jerusalem Secondary School is a public secondary school in White River. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,071
Learners
34
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Jerusalem Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Jerusalem Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 192 learners from Jerusalem Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312510382.4%
202413812792.0%
202519217792.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Jerusalem Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.3% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics18950.0%
Mathematical Literacy1209881.7%
Physical Sciences181372.2%
Life Sciences474493.6%
Agricultural Sciences464291.3%
Business Studies403792.5%
Economics403690.0%
Geography817390.1%
History514384.3%
English First Additional Language13813799.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Jerusalem Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Jerusalem Secondary School's 1,071; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Jerusalem Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jerusalem Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,071; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Jerusalem Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jerusalem Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,071; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerusalem Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Jerusalem Secondary School's 1,071; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerusalem Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Jerusalem Secondary School's 1,071; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Jerusalem Secondary School's 92.2%.

White River

Zooming into White River, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jerusalem Secondary School.

  • Lwaleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jerusalem Secondary School, 1,502 compared with 1,071; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerusalem Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier is a similar size to Jerusalem Secondary School, with 1,400 learners against 1,071; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerusalem Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Jerusalem Secondary School, at 1,337 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerusalem Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Jerusalem Secondary School, at 1,329 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Jerusalem Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Siyafundza Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Jerusalem Secondary School, at 1,295 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerusalem Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 311, Jerusalem Trust , White River, 1240
Postal
Po Box 2719 White River White River 1240
Telephone
013 788 4502
EMIS number
800007039

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Secondary School directly, on 013 788 4502, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jerusalem Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Jerusalem Secondary School the best school in White River?
On the numbers that are published, Jerusalem Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.2% is lower than KHANYISANI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in White River besides Jerusalem Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Jerusalem Secondary School?
Jerusalem Secondary School reported 1,071 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Jerusalem Secondary School?
Yes, Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Secondary School's matric results like?
Jerusalem Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. That's up from 82.4% in 2023.
Is Jerusalem Secondary School a public or private school?
Jerusalem Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jerusalem Secondary School?
You can call 013 788 4502. It is located at Stand No. 311, Jerusalem Trust , White River, 1240.
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