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Kliptown Secondary School

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

Kliptown Secondary School is a public secondary school in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.2%.

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

Located in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Kliptown Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,413
Learners
43
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kliptown 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 Kliptown 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, 247 matric candidates from Kliptown Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320718287.9%
202421017482.9%
202524720884.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kliptown Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 96.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics383181.6%
Mathematical Literacy17315388.4%
Physical Sciences261453.8%
Life Sciences1627043.2%
Accounting221881.8%
Business Studies666395.5%
Geography13010278.5%
History262596.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Kliptown Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kliptown Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,413; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Kliptown Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Kliptown Secondary School's 1,413; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Kliptown Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Kliptown Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 1,413; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.5% against Kliptown Secondary School's 84.2%).
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Kliptown Secondary School's 1,413; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Kliptown Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Kliptown Secondary School, at 1,952 learners, 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 Kliptown Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,413, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Kliptown Secondary School's 1,413; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kliptown Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kliptown Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kliptown Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kliptown Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kliptown Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Kliptown Secondary School's 1,413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kliptown 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 Kliptown Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kliptown 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
01, Saint Joan Avenue, Ext 9, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 120 Kliptown 1812
Telephone
010 590 9006
EMIS number
700120204

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kliptown 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 Kliptown Secondary School directly, on 010 590 9006, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kliptown 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 Kliptown Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Kliptown Secondary School's 84.2% 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 Kliptown Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kliptown Secondary School?
Kliptown Secondary School reported 1,413 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Kliptown Secondary School?
Yes, Kliptown 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 Kliptown Secondary School's matric results like?
Kliptown Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.2%, in 2025. That's down from 87.9% in 2023.
Is Kliptown Secondary School a public or private school?
Kliptown Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kliptown Secondary School?
You can call 010 590 9006. It is located at 01, Saint Joan Avenue, Ext 9, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
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