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Oakdale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

Oakdale Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ennerdale, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 93.8% pass rate.

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

Located in Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Oakdale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,305
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Oakdale Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Oakdale 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, 97 matric candidates from Oakdale Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023867789.5%
2024504998.0%
2025979193.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Oakdale Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131184.6%
Mathematical Literacy373491.9%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
Life Sciences221986.4%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics151386.7%
Geography363597.2%
History222195.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Oakdale Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakdale Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oakdale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Oakdale Secondary School's 1,305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oakdale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Oakdale Secondary School, 2,306 compared with 1,305; is a public combined school, a different phase than Oakdale Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Oakdale Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Oakdale Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,305; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Oakdale Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Oakdale Secondary School's 1,305; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Oakdale Secondary School's 93.8%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakdale Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,305, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Oakdale Secondary School's 1,305; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Oakdale Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakdale Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oakdale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakdale Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oakdale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Oakdale Secondary School's 1,305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oakdale 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 Oakdale Secondary School for 2027

Because Oakdale 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
1454, Skelton Road, Ext 5, Ennerdale, Johannesburg
Postal
604 Ennerdale 1830
Telephone
011 211 3998
EMIS number
700111815

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Oakdale 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 Oakdale Secondary School directly, on 011 211 3998, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Oakdale 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 Oakdale Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Oakdale Secondary School's 93.8% 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 Oakdale Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Oakdale Secondary School?
Oakdale Secondary School reported 1,305 learners and 39 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 Oakdale Secondary School?
Yes, Oakdale 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 Oakdale Secondary School's matric results like?
Oakdale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. That's up from 89.5% in 2023.
Is Oakdale Secondary School a public or private school?
Oakdale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Oakdale Secondary School?
You can call 011 211 3998. It is located at 1454, Skelton Road, Ext 5, Ennerdale, Johannesburg.
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