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Naledi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Naledi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Naledi Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Naledi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

854
Learners
25
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Naledi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Naledi 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 136 learners from Naledi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023857487.1%
20241069084.9%
202513610879.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Naledi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics311754.8%
Mathematical Literacy766686.8%
Physical Sciences231460.9%
Life Sciences262076.9%
Accounting221777.3%
Business Studies534584.9%
Economics232295.7%
Geography544074.1%
History615386.9%
English First Additional Language107107100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Naledi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Naledi Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 854; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.9% against Naledi Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Naledi Secondary School's 854; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Naledi Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Naledi Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 854; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Naledi Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Naledi Secondary School's 854; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Naledi Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Naledi Secondary School's 854, 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 Naledi Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 854, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Naledi Secondary School's 854; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Naledi Secondary School's 79.4%).
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Naledi Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 854; is a public primary school, a different phase than Naledi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Naledi Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 854; is a public primary school, a different phase than Naledi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Naledi Secondary School's 854; is a public primary school, a different phase than Naledi 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 Naledi Secondary School for 2027

Because Naledi 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
378, Nape, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
892 Kwa-Xuma 1867
Telephone
010 634 5685
EMIS number
700111112

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Naledi 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 Naledi Secondary School directly, on 010 634 5685, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Naledi 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 Naledi Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Naledi Secondary School's 79.4% 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 Naledi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Naledi Secondary School?
Naledi Secondary School reported 854 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Naledi Secondary School?
Yes, Naledi 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 Naledi Secondary School's matric results like?
Naledi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.4%, in 2025. That's down from 87.1% in 2023.
Is Naledi Secondary School a public or private school?
Naledi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Naledi Secondary School?
You can call 010 634 5685. It is located at 378, Nape, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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