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Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (3 circuit)

Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johanessburg. Its last matric group achieved a 98% pass rate.

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

Located in Soweto, Johanessburg, Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,190
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 196 learners from Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316714989.2%
202415014798.0%
202519619298.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292793.1%
Mathematical Literacy12211795.9%
Physical Sciences272696.3%
Life Sciences2828100.0%
Accounting272488.9%
Business Studies474697.9%
Economics1919100.0%
Geography989495.9%
History777597.4%
English First Additional Language153153100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 98%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 1,190, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School, 1,861 compared with 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 98%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 98%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,190, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 98%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwa-Mahlobo 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 Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kwa-Mahlobo 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
2796, Zone 10, Meadowlands, Soweto, Johanessburg
Postal
P.o Box 71 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
082 557 3636
EMIS number
700140665

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwa-Mahlobo 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 Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School directly, on 082 557 3636, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwa-Mahlobo 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 Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's 98% 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 Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School?
Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School reported 1,190 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School?
Yes, Kwa-Mahlobo 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 Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's matric results like?
Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. That's up from 89.2% in 2023.
Is Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 3636. It is located at 2796, Zone 10, Meadowlands, Soweto, Johanessburg.
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