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Mncube Secondary School

Public secondary school · Dube, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (6 circuit)

In Dube, Johannesburg, Mncube Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.8%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mncube Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mncube Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Dube, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

362
Learners
16
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Mncube 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 Mncube Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mncube Secondary School entered 78 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023655381.5%
2024756586.7%
2025786380.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mncube Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141178.6%
Mathematical Literacy615183.6%
Physical Sciences131292.3%
Life Sciences1313100.0%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies151280.0%
Economics151493.3%
Geography605795.0%
History472961.7%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Mncube Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Mncube Secondary School's 362; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.9% against Mncube Secondary School's 80.8%).
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Mncube Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 362; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Mncube Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Mncube Secondary School's 362; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Mncube Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mncube Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 362; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Mncube Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Mncube Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 362, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mncube Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mncube Secondary School's 362, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mncube Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 362; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Mncube Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Mncube Secondary School's 362; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mncube Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mncube Secondary School's 362; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mncube Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mncube Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 362; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mncube Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Mncube Secondary School for 2027

Mncube Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1670, Sigasa Street, Mofolo North, Dube, Johannesburg
Postal
347 Dube 1800
Telephone
082 552 5767
EMIS number
700132498

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mncube 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 Mncube Secondary School directly, on 082 552 5767, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mncube 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 Mncube Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Mncube Secondary School's 80.8% 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 Mncube Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mncube Secondary School?
Mncube Secondary School reported 362 learners and 16 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 Mncube Secondary School?
Yes, Mncube 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 Mncube Secondary School's matric results like?
Mncube Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81.5% since 2023.
Is Mncube Secondary School a public or private school?
Mncube Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mncube Secondary School?
You can call 082 552 5767. It is located at 1670, Sigasa Street, Mofolo North, Dube, Johannesburg.
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