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Masibambane Private School

Private combined school · Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Masibambane Private School is a private combined school in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.8%.

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

Located in Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Masibambane Private School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

1,254
Learners
48
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Masibambane Private School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Masibambane Private School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 88 learners from Masibambane Private School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023696695.7%
2024525198.1%
2025887989.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Masibambane Private School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292896.6%
Mathematical Literacy232295.7%
Physical Sciences231773.9%
Life Sciences2626100.0%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies262596.2%
Geography5252100.0%
History1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Masibambane Private School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Masibambane Private School, 2,888 compared with 1,254; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Masibambane Private School's 1,254; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Masibambane Private School, 2,306 compared with 1,254; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Masibambane Private School's 89.8%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Masibambane Private School, 2,274 compared with 1,254; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Masibambane Private School's 89.8%).
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Masibambane Private School's 1,254; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Masibambane Private School's 89.8%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masibambane Private School, 2,936 compared with 1,254; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Masibambane Private School's 1,254; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Masibambane Private School's 89.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Masibambane Private School, 2,892 compared with 1,254; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Masibambane Private School, 2,888 compared with 1,254; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Masibambane Private School's 1,254; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15750, Extension 2, , Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
180 Orange Farm 1805
Telephone
011 850 1013
EMIS number
700331884

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masibambane Private 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 Masibambane Private School directly, on 011 850 1013, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masibambane Private 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Masibambane Private School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Masibambane Private School's 89.8% 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 Masibambane Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Masibambane Private School?
Masibambane Private School reported 1,254 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Masibambane Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Masibambane Private School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Masibambane Private School's matric results like?
Masibambane Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.8%, in 2025. That's down from 95.7% in 2023.
Is Masibambane Private School a public or private school?
Masibambane Private School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Masibambane Private School?
You can call 011 850 1013. It is located at 15750, Extension 2, , Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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