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Kensington Secondary School

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

Kensington Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.4% pass rate.

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

1,841
Learners
47
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Located on the corner of New York and Protea Street in the Kensington suburb of Johannesburg.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kensington 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 Kensington 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, 256 matric candidates from Kensington Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320916378.0%
202424222492.6%
202525621684.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kensington Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 96.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics613557.4%
Mathematical Literacy18216691.2%
Physical Sciences372464.9%
Life Sciences11410491.2%
Accounting211990.5%
Business Studies958993.7%
Economics544990.7%
Geography18017396.1%
History11610691.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Kensington Secondary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Kensington Secondary School's 1,841; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Kensington Secondary School's 1,841; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kensington Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Kensington Secondary School's 1,841; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Secondary School, 2,818 compared with 1,841; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Secondary School, 2,781 compared with 1,841; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,841, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Kensington Secondary School's 1,841; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kensington Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,841; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,841; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Kensington Secondary School's 1,841; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington 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 Kensington Secondary School for 2027

Because Kensington 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
25, Cnr Protea And New York Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 59055 Kengray 2100
Telephone
010 065 2139
EMIS number
700130070

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kensington 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 Kensington Secondary School directly, on 010 065 2139, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kensington 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 Kensington Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Kensington Secondary School's 84.4% 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 Kensington Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kensington Secondary School?
Kensington Secondary School reported 1,841 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Kensington Secondary School?
Yes, Kensington 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 Kensington Secondary School's matric results like?
Kensington Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.4%, in 2025. That's up from 78% in 2023.
Is Kensington Secondary School a public or private school?
Kensington Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kensington Secondary School?
You can call 010 065 2139. It is located at 25, Cnr Protea And New York Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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