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Kaalfontein Secondary School

Public secondary school · Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Kaalfontein Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Midrand, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.1% pass rate.

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

In Midrand, Johannesburg, Kaalfontein Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,348
Learners
70
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kaalfontein Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Kaalfontein Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 229 matric candidates from Kaalfontein Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316414689.0%
202419819196.5%
202522922096.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kaalfontein Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics353497.1%
Mathematical Literacy16415594.5%
Physical Sciences323093.8%
Life Sciences928289.1%
Accounting2424100.0%
Business Studies817997.5%
Economics817390.1%
Geography11811496.6%
History706795.7%
English First Additional Language198198100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

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

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Kaalfontein Secondary School's 2,348; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kaalfontein Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kaalfontein Secondary School's 96.1%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,348; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kaalfontein Secondary School, at 2,818 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kaalfontein Secondary School, at 2,781 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Secondary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,348, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kaalfontein Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kaalfontein Secondary School's 96.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Secondary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,348; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Secondary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,348; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,348; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein 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 Kaalfontein Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kaalfontein 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
1603, Bluegum Street, Ebony Park, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 6159 Halfway House 1685
Telephone
010 615 0757
EMIS number
700400347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kaalfontein 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 Kaalfontein Secondary School directly, on 010 615 0757, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kaalfontein 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 Kaalfontein Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Kaalfontein Secondary School's 96.1% 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 Kaalfontein Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kaalfontein Secondary School?
Kaalfontein Secondary School reported 2,348 learners and 70 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 Kaalfontein Secondary School?
Yes, Kaalfontein 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 Kaalfontein Secondary School's matric results like?
Kaalfontein Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.1%, in 2025. That's up from 89% in 2023.
Is Kaalfontein Secondary School a public or private school?
Kaalfontein Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kaalfontein Secondary School?
You can call 010 615 0757. It is located at 1603, Bluegum Street, Ebony Park, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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