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Namedi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Namedi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 79.8% pass rate.

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Namedi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

863
Learners
27
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Namedi 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 Namedi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Namedi Secondary School entered 109 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231279272.4%
20241268567.5%
20251098779.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Namedi Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics452044.4%
Mathematical Literacy826275.6%
Physical Sciences301446.7%
Life Sciences864855.8%
Accounting211047.6%
Business Studies2828100.0%
Economics271970.4%
Geography997979.8%
History706085.7%
English First Additional Language127127100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Namedi Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Namedi Secondary School's 863, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Namedi Secondary School's 863; is a public primary school, a different phase than Namedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Namedi Secondary School's 863, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Namedi Secondary School's 863; is a public primary school, a different phase than Namedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Namedi Secondary School's 863, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Namedi Secondary School's 863, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Namedi Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 863; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Namedi Secondary School's 79.8%).
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Namedi Secondary School's 863; is a public primary school, a different phase than Namedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Namedi Secondary School's 863; is a public primary school, a different phase than Namedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Namedi Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 863; is a public primary school, a different phase than Namedi 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 Namedi Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Namedi Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4140, Tsotesti Street, Diepkloof Zone 03, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 60 Diepkloof 1864
Telephone
082 552 3020
EMIS number
700140848

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Namedi 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 Namedi Secondary School directly, on 082 552 3020, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Namedi 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 Namedi Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Namedi Secondary School's 79.8% 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 Namedi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Namedi Secondary School?
Namedi Secondary School reported 863 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Namedi Secondary School?
Yes, Namedi 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 Namedi Secondary School's matric results like?
Namedi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.8%, in 2025. That's up from 72.4% in 2023.
Is Namedi Secondary School a public or private school?
Namedi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Namedi Secondary School?
You can call 082 552 3020. It is located at 4140, Tsotesti Street, Diepkloof Zone 03, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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