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Job Rathebe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Job Rathebe Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 769 learners.

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

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Job Rathebe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

769
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Job Rathebe 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 Job Rathebe Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Job Rathebe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Job Rathebe Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 769, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Job Rathebe Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 769; is a public primary school, a different phase than Job Rathebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Job Rathebe Secondary School, 2,611 compared with 769, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Job Rathebe Secondary School, 2,517 compared with 769; is a public primary school, a different phase than Job Rathebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Job Rathebe Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 769, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Job Rathebe Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 769, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Job Rathebe Secondary School's 769; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Job Rathebe Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Job Rathebe Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 769; is a public primary school, a different phase than Job Rathebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Job Rathebe Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 769; is a public primary school, a different phase than Job Rathebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Job Rathebe Secondary School's 769; is a public primary school, a different phase than Job Rathebe 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 Job Rathebe Secondary School for 2027

Because Job Rathebe 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
1724, Thibedi Street, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 14 Orlando 1804
Telephone
011 935 4742
EMIS number
700132332

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Job Rathebe 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 Job Rathebe Secondary School directly, on 011 935 4742, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Job Rathebe 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 Job Rathebe Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Job Rathebe Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Job Rathebe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Job Rathebe Secondary School?
Job Rathebe Secondary School reported 769 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Job Rathebe Secondary School?
Yes, Job Rathebe 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 Job Rathebe Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Job Rathebe Secondary School.
Is Job Rathebe Secondary School a public or private school?
Job Rathebe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Job Rathebe Secondary School?
You can call 011 935 4742. It is located at 1724, Thibedi Street, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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