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Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School

Public secondary school · Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 67.1% pass rate.

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

In Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

819
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Klipspruit-Wes 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 Klipspruit-Wes 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, 140 matric candidates from Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 67.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231004444.0%
20241026462.7%
20251409467.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 86.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16318.8%
Mathematical Literacy886270.5%
Physical Sciences16850.0%
Life Sciences302066.7%
Business Studies302273.3%
Geography302686.7%
History744155.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 819; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.9% against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 67.1%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 819; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 67.1%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 819; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 67.1%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 819; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 67.1%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 819, 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 Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 819; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 67.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 819; is a public primary school, a different phase than Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 819; is a public primary school, a different phase than Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's 819; is a public primary school, a different phase than Klipspruit-Wes 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 Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School for 2027

Because Klipspruit-Wes 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
70, San Salvador Street, Klipspruit West, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Postal
1094 Eldoradopark, 1813
Telephone
011 346 5069
EMIS number
700120188

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Klipspruit-Wes 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 Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School directly, on 011 346 5069, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Klipspruit-Wes 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 Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's matric pass rate of 67.1% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School?
Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School reported 819 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School?
Yes, Klipspruit-Wes 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 Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's matric results like?
Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 67.1%, in 2025. That's up from 44% in 2023.
Is Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School a public or private school?
Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School?
You can call 011 346 5069. It is located at 70, San Salvador Street, Klipspruit West, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
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