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Maxeke Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Maxeke Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 86.5% pass rate.

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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.

1,520
Learners
50
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316913579.9%
202422717476.7%
202519316786.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maxeke 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
Mathematics662639.4%
Mathematical Literacy16410865.9%
Physical Sciences653350.8%
Life Sciences685682.4%
Accounting323093.8%
Business Studies694565.2%
Economics472042.6%
Geography14610874.0%
History1299674.4%
English First Additional Language232232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Maxeke Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maxeke Secondary School, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maxeke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maxeke Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Maxeke Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maxeke Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maxeke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Maxeke Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,520; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Maxeke Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Maxeke Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,520; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Maxeke Secondary School's 86.5%.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maxeke Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maxeke Secondary School, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maxeke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maxeke Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Maxeke Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maxeke Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maxeke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Maxeke Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,520; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Maxeke Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Maxeke Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,520; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Maxeke Secondary School's 86.5%.
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 Maxeke Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
63, Coner Lind & Old Golden Highway, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
X08 Mafatsana 1984
Telephone
016 591 5571
EMIS number
700320960

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maxeke 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 Maxeke Secondary School directly, on 016 591 5571, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maxeke 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 Maxeke Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Maxeke Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.5% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Maxeke Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Maxeke Secondary School?
Maxeke Secondary School reported 1,520 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Maxeke Secondary School?
Yes, Maxeke 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 Maxeke Secondary School's matric results like?
Maxeke Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.5%, in 2025. That's up from 79.9% in 2023.
Is Maxeke Secondary School a public or private school?
Maxeke Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maxeke Secondary School?
You can call 016 591 5571. It is located at 63, Coner Lind & Old Golden Highway, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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