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Kwabhekilanga Secondary School

Public secondary school · Alexandra, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Alexandra, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 94% pass rate.

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Kwabhekilanga Secondary School is a public secondary school in Alexandra, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

2,111
Learners
66
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Kwabhekilanga Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Kwabhekilanga Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 300 matric candidates from Kwabhekilanga Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202330526285.9%
202430926786.4%
202530028294.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kwabhekilanga Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics835363.9%
Mathematical Literacy20216079.2%
Physical Sciences816377.8%
Life Sciences12510684.8%
Accounting281760.7%
Business Studies554887.3%
Economics553461.8%
Geography23020890.4%
History14914295.3%
English First Additional Language309309100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

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

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, 3,591 compared with 2,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwabhekilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,111; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kwabhekilanga Secondary School's 94%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, at 2,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwabhekilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is a similar size to Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, with 2,818 learners against 2,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwabhekilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is a similar size to Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, with 2,781 learners against 2,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwabhekilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kwabhekilanga Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, at 2,936 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,111; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kwabhekilanga Secondary School's 94%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, at 2,892 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwabhekilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, at 2,888 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwabhekilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwabhekilanga Secondary School, at 2,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwabhekilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kwabhekilanga Secondary School for 2027

Because Kwabhekilanga 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
336, Hofmeyer, Far Eastbank, Alexandra, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 301 Bergvlei 2012
Telephone
011 346 0584
EMIS number
700152207

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwabhekilanga 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 Kwabhekilanga Secondary School directly, on 011 346 0584, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwabhekilanga Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Kwabhekilanga Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Kwabhekilanga Secondary School's 94% 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 Kwabhekilanga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kwabhekilanga Secondary School?
Kwabhekilanga Secondary School reported 2,111 learners and 66 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 Kwabhekilanga Secondary School?
Yes, Kwabhekilanga 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 Kwabhekilanga Secondary School's matric results like?
Kwabhekilanga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94%, in 2025. That's up from 85.9% in 2023.
Is Kwabhekilanga Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwabhekilanga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwabhekilanga Secondary School?
You can call 011 346 0584. It is located at 336, Hofmeyer, Far Eastbank, Alexandra, Johannesburg.
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