Kenneth Masekela Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Springs, Kenneth Masekela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,511

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Kenneth Masekela Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 284 learners from Kenneth Masekela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	210	187	89.0%
2024	286	217	75.9%
2025	284	231	81.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kenneth Masekela Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.7%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	77	29	37.7%
Mathematical Literacy	210	145	69.0%
Physical Sciences	67	19	28.4%
Life Sciences	68	54	79.4%
Accounting	19	11	57.9%
Business Studies	113	72	63.7%
Economics	113	29	25.7%
Geography	152	95	62.5%
History	106	98	92.5%
English First Additional Language	287	286	99.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,511; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's 81.3%.
Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's 81.3%.
Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's 81.3%.
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,511; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's 81.3%.
Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's 81.3%).

Springs

Payneville Primary School is a similar size to Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, with 1,609 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kenneth Masekela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Primary School Morester is a similar size to Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, with 1,566 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kenneth Masekela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Phulong Secondary School is a similar size to Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, with 1,527 learners against 1,511; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72% against Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's 81.3%.
Primary School Werda sits in roughly the same size range as Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, at 1,467 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kenneth Masekela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Tlakula Secondary School is a similar size to Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, with 1,389 learners against 1,511; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72% against Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's 81.3%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Kenneth Masekela Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kenneth Masekela 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: 2740, Malaza Street, Kwa - Thema, Springs, Springs
Postal: P.o.box 3 Kwa - Thema 1563
Telephone: 082 556 4295
EMIS number: 700350793

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Kenneth Masekela 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 Kenneth Masekela Secondary School directly, on 082 556 4295, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Kenneth Masekela 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 Kenneth Masekela Secondary School the best school in Springs?

On the numbers that are published, Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's 81.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHULONG SECONDARY SCHOOL at 72%.

How many other schools are there in Springs besides Kenneth Masekela Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.

How big are the classes at Kenneth Masekela Secondary School?

Kenneth Masekela Secondary School reported 1,511 learners and 47 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 Kenneth Masekela Secondary School?

Yes, Kenneth Masekela 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 Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's matric results like?

Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.3%, in 2025. That's down from 89% in 2023.

Is Kenneth Masekela Secondary School a public or private school?

Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Kenneth Masekela Secondary School?

You can call 082 556 4295. It is located at 2740, Malaza Street, Kwa - Thema, Springs, Springs.