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O.r Tambo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Katlehong South, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

O.r Tambo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Katlehong South, Germiston. Around 1,435 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Katlehong South, Germiston, O.r Tambo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,435
Learners
44
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

O.r Tambo 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 O.r Tambo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with O.r Tambo Secondary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than O.r Tambo Secondary School, 3,023 compared with 1,435; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point O.r Tambo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against O.r Tambo Secondary School's 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r Tambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against O.r Tambo Secondary School's 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r Tambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against O.r Tambo Secondary School's 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r Tambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than O.r Tambo Secondary School, 2,435 compared with 1,435; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point O.r Tambo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against O.r Tambo Secondary School's 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r Tambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than O.r Tambo Secondary School, 2,435 compared with 1,435; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point O.r Tambo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against O.r Tambo Secondary School's 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r Tambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than O.r Tambo Secondary School, 2,364 compared with 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r Tambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against O.r Tambo Secondary School's 1,435, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 O.r Tambo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, O.r Tambo 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
2748, S.a Gama Street, Moleleki Ext.3, Katlehong South, Germiston
Postal
Po.box 629 Alberton 1450
Telephone
010 634 0199
EMIS number
700400248

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at O.r Tambo 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 O.r Tambo Secondary School directly, on 010 634 0199, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to O.r Tambo 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 O.r Tambo Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for O.r Tambo Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides O.r Tambo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at O.r Tambo Secondary School?
O.r Tambo Secondary School reported 1,435 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 O.r Tambo Secondary School?
Yes, O.r Tambo 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 O.r Tambo Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for O.r Tambo Secondary School.
Is O.r Tambo Secondary School a public or private school?
O.r Tambo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact O.r Tambo Secondary School?
You can call 010 634 0199. It is located at 2748, S.a Gama Street, Moleleki Ext.3, Katlehong South, Germiston.
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