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Meadowlands Secondary School

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

Meadowlands Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

In Johannesburg, Meadowlands Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

868
Learners
37
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Meadowlands Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Meadowlands Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 121 learners from Meadowlands Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312410987.9%
202418115987.8%
2025121121100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292586.2%
Mathematical Literacy15312883.7%
Physical Sciences272592.6%
Life Sciences813948.1%
Accounting221150.0%
Business Studies897786.5%
Economics222195.5%
Geography817187.7%
History665786.4%
English First Additional Language185185100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Meadowlands Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Meadowlands Secondary School's 868; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Meadowlands Secondary School's 100%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Meadowlands Secondary School's 868, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Meadowlands Secondary School's 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meadowlands Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Secondary School, 1,861 compared with 868; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Meadowlands Secondary School's 100%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Meadowlands Secondary School's 868; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Meadowlands Secondary School's 100%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 868, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Meadowlands Secondary School's 868; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Meadowlands Secondary School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meadowlands Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meadowlands Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Meadowlands Secondary School's 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Secondary School for 2027

Because Meadowlands 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
55, Van - Onselen Road, Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 10 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
082 557 5101
EMIS number
700140806

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Secondary School directly, on 082 557 5101, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Meadowlands Secondary School's 100% 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 Meadowlands Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Meadowlands Secondary School?
Meadowlands Secondary School reported 868 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Meadowlands Secondary School?
Yes, Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Secondary School's matric results like?
Meadowlands Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 87.9% in 2023.
Is Meadowlands Secondary School a public or private school?
Meadowlands Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Meadowlands Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 5101. It is located at 55, Van - Onselen Road, Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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