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Maphutha Secondary School

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

Maphutha Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Midrand, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 83.7% pass rate.

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Maphutha Secondary School

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

In Midrand, Johannesburg, Maphutha Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,870
Learners
77
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maphutha 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 Maphutha 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, 363 matric candidates from Maphutha Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202335622061.8%
202436428478.0%
202536330483.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Maphutha Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics865159.3%
Mathematical Literacy27923283.2%
Physical Sciences844756.0%
Life Sciences22714162.1%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies655787.7%
Economics652335.4%
Geography30025886.0%
History21618284.3%
English First Additional Language365365100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Maphutha Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Maphutha Secondary School's 1,870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Maphutha Secondary School's 1,870; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Maphutha Secondary School's 83.7%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Maphutha Secondary School's 1,870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 2,818 compared with 1,870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 2,781 compared with 1,870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,870, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Maphutha Secondary School's 1,870; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Maphutha Secondary School's 83.7%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Maphutha Secondary School's 1,870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha 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 Maphutha Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Maphutha 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
1406, Virginia Mlobeli, Mayibuye Township, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 306 Tembisa 1628
Telephone
010 223 7106
EMIS number
700400150

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maphutha 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 Maphutha Secondary School directly, on 010 223 7106, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maphutha 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 Maphutha Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Maphutha Secondary School's 83.7% 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 Maphutha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maphutha Secondary School?
Maphutha Secondary School reported 1,870 learners and 77 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Maphutha Secondary School?
Yes, Maphutha 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 Maphutha Secondary School's matric results like?
Maphutha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.7%, in 2025. That's up from 61.8% in 2023.
Is Maphutha Secondary School a public or private school?
Maphutha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maphutha Secondary School?
You can call 010 223 7106. It is located at 1406, Virginia Mlobeli, Mayibuye Township, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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