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Kenilworth Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kenilworth, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Kenilworth Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kenilworth, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kenilworth Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kenilworth, Johannesburg, Kenilworth Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

933
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kenilworth Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Kenilworth Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kenilworth Secondary School entered 117 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310510297.1%
202411110897.3%
202511711598.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kenilworth Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics232295.7%
Mathematical Literacy8888100.0%
Physical Sciences191684.2%
Life Sciences2020100.0%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies939298.9%
Economics494591.8%
Geography6262100.0%
History747297.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Kenilworth Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kenilworth Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 933; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Kenilworth Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Kenilworth Secondary School's 933; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Kenilworth Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Kenilworth Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 933; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Kenilworth Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Kenilworth Secondary School's 933; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.9% against Kenilworth Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Kenilworth Secondary School's 933, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kenilworth Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 933, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Kenilworth Secondary School's 933; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kenilworth Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kenilworth Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 933; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kenilworth Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kenilworth Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 933; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kenilworth Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Kenilworth Secondary School's 933; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Secondary School for 2027

Kenilworth Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
172, Kennedy Str, Kenilworth, Kenilworth, Johannesburg
Postal
1761 Rosettenville 2130
Telephone
011 683 1416
EMIS number
700400107

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Secondary School directly, on 011 683 1416, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Kenilworth Secondary School's 98.3% 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 Kenilworth Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kenilworth Secondary School?
Kenilworth Secondary School reported 933 learners and 29 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 Kenilworth Secondary School?
Yes, Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Secondary School's matric results like?
Kenilworth Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is Kenilworth Secondary School a public or private school?
Kenilworth Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kenilworth Secondary School?
You can call 011 683 1416. It is located at 172, Kennedy Str, Kenilworth, Kenilworth, Johannesburg.
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