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Morris Isaacson Secondary School

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

Morris Isaacson Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannsburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.4%.

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

In Soweto, Johannsburg, Morris Isaacson Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,024
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Morris Isaacson 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 Morris Isaacson Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 119 matric candidates from Morris Isaacson Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231389971.7%
202413411182.8%
20251199882.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Morris Isaacson 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
Mathematics321237.5%
Mathematical Literacy1029492.2%
Physical Sciences302066.7%
Life Sciences302893.3%
Accounting302170.0%
Business Studies1048884.6%
Economics302583.3%
Geography1049288.5%
History747297.3%
English First Additional Language134134100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Morris Isaacson Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morris Isaacson Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,024; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.9% against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 82.4%).
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 1,024; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Morris Isaacson Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 1,024; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 1,024; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morris Isaacson Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 1,024; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morris Isaacson Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morris Isaacson Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morris Isaacson Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morris Isaacson Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morris Isaacson 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 Morris Isaacson Secondary School for 2027

Morris Isaacson 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
1349, Mphuthi Street, C W J, Soweto, Johannsburg
Postal
Po Box 11 Kwa Xuma 1868
Telephone
010 100 8739
EMIS number
700132571

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Morris Isaacson 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 Morris Isaacson Secondary School directly, on 010 100 8739, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Morris Isaacson 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 Morris Isaacson Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Morris Isaacson Secondary School's 82.4% 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 Morris Isaacson Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Morris Isaacson Secondary School?
Morris Isaacson Secondary School reported 1,024 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Morris Isaacson Secondary School?
Yes, Morris Isaacson 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 Morris Isaacson Secondary School's matric results like?
Morris Isaacson Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.4%, in 2025. That's up from 71.7% in 2023.
Is Morris Isaacson Secondary School a public or private school?
Morris Isaacson Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Morris Isaacson Secondary School?
You can call 010 100 8739. It is located at 1349, Mphuthi Street, C W J, Soweto, Johannsburg.
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