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Madibane Comprehensive School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Madibane Comprehensive School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Madibane Comprehensive School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Madibane Comprehensive School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,162
Learners
35
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Madibane Comprehensive School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Madibane Comprehensive School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Madibane Comprehensive School entered 177 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311711598.3%
202413111890.1%
202517716392.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Madibane Comprehensive School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics474289.4%
Mathematical Literacy857588.2%
Physical Sciences432455.8%
Life Sciences876979.3%
Accounting312993.5%
Business Studies4545100.0%
Economics2626100.0%
Geography1019695.0%
History636196.8%
English First Additional Language132132100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Madibane Comprehensive School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madibane Comprehensive School, 2,936 compared with 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madibane Comprehensive School, 2,892 compared with 1,162; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madibane Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Madibane Comprehensive School, 2,611 compared with 1,162, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madibane Comprehensive School, 2,517 compared with 1,162; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madibane Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Madibane Comprehensive School, 2,447 compared with 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madibane Comprehensive School, 2,936 compared with 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Madibane Comprehensive School's 1,162; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Madibane Comprehensive School's 92.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madibane Comprehensive School, 2,892 compared with 1,162; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madibane Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madibane Comprehensive School, 2,888 compared with 1,162; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madibane Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Madibane Comprehensive School's 1,162; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madibane Comprehensive 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 Madibane Comprehensive School for 2027

As a public school, Madibane Comprehensive 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
3855, Ramose Street, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Orlando 141 1804
Telephone
011 582 1934
EMIS number
700140756

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madibane Comprehensive 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 Madibane Comprehensive School directly, on 011 582 1934, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Madibane Comprehensive 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 Madibane Comprehensive School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Madibane Comprehensive School's 92.1% 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 Madibane Comprehensive School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Madibane Comprehensive School?
Madibane Comprehensive School reported 1,162 learners and 35 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 Madibane Comprehensive School?
Yes, Madibane Comprehensive 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 Madibane Comprehensive School's matric results like?
Madibane Comprehensive School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. That's down from 98.3% in 2023.
Is Madibane Comprehensive School a public or private school?
Madibane Comprehensive School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madibane Comprehensive School?
You can call 011 582 1934. It is located at 3855, Ramose Street, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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