Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Maxeke Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Maxeke Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.
Maxeke Secondary School entered 193 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 169 | 135 | 79.9% |
| 2024 | 227 | 174 | 76.7% |
| 2025 | 193 | 167 | 86.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Maxeke Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 66 | 26 | 39.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 164 | 108 | 65.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 65 | 33 | 50.8% |
| Life Sciences | 68 | 56 | 82.4% |
| Accounting | 32 | 30 | 93.8% |
| Business Studies | 69 | 45 | 65.2% |
| Economics | 47 | 20 | 42.6% |
| Geography | 146 | 108 | 74.0% |
| History | 129 | 96 | 74.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 232 | 232 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Maxeke 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 Maxeke Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Maxeke 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.