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Johannesburg Secondary School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Johannesburg Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 92.7% pass rate.

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Johannesburg Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,199
Learners
43
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Johannesburg Secondary School entered 124 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316313985.3%
202411910890.8%
202512411592.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Johannesburg Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics654061.5%
Mathematical Literacy5656100.0%
Physical Sciences442863.6%
Life Sciences1008686.0%
Accounting252496.0%
Business Studies666395.5%
Economics161381.3%
Geography3535100.0%
History504998.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Johannesburg Secondary School's 1,199, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Johannesburg Secondary School's 1,199; is a public primary school, a different phase than Johannesburg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Johannesburg Secondary School's 1,199, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Johannesburg Secondary School's 1,199; is a public primary school, a different phase than Johannesburg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Johannesburg Secondary School's 1,199, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Johannesburg Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Johannesburg Secondary School's 1,199, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Johannesburg Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Johannesburg Secondary School's 92.7%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Johannesburg Secondary School's 1,199; is a public primary school, a different phase than Johannesburg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Johannesburg Secondary School's 1,199; is a public primary school, a different phase than Johannesburg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Johannesburg Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,199; is a public primary school, a different phase than Johannesburg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Johannesburg Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Johannesburg Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Pancras Road, Homestead Park, , Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 42837 Fordsburg 2033
Telephone
011 839 2758
EMIS number
700130062

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Secondary School directly, on 011 839 2758, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Johannesburg Secondary School's 92.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Johannesburg Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Johannesburg Secondary School?
Johannesburg Secondary School reported 1,199 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Johannesburg Secondary School?
Yes, Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Secondary School's matric results like?
Johannesburg Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.7%, in 2025. That's up from 85.3% in 2023.
Is Johannesburg Secondary School a public or private school?
Johannesburg Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Johannesburg Secondary School?
You can call 011 839 2758. It is located at 1, Pancras Road, Homestead Park, , Johannesburg.
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