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Orange Farm Secondary School

Public secondary school · Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

In Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Orange Farm Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 84.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Orange Farm Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Orange Farm Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Orange Farm, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

993
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Orange Farm 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 Orange Farm Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Orange Farm Secondary School entered 132 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023977375.3%
202413412593.3%
202513211184.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Orange Farm Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics483777.1%
Mathematical Literacy868396.5%
Physical Sciences402357.5%
Life Sciences615386.9%
Accounting9888.9%
Business Studies473880.9%
Economics201995.0%
Geography11410592.1%
History474697.9%
English First Additional Language134134100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Orange Farm Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Orange Farm Secondary School's 993; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orange Farm Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orange Farm Secondary School, 2,715 compared with 993; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orange Farm Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Orange Farm Secondary School's 993; is a public combined school, a different phase than Orange Farm Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Orange Farm Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Orange Farm Secondary School's 993; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Orange Farm Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orange Farm Secondary School, 2,194 compared with 993; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Orange Farm Secondary School's 84.1%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Orange Farm Secondary School's 993, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orange Farm Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 993; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Orange Farm Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Orange Farm Secondary School's 993; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orange Farm Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Orange Farm Secondary School's 993; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orange Farm Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orange Farm Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 993; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orange Farm 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 Orange Farm Secondary School for 2027

Orange Farm 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
2520, 2520 Lake Side Ext 1, Lakeside Ext 2, Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
2520 Lakre Side Ext 1 1841
Telephone
016 583 2001
EMIS number
700400521

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orange Farm 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 Orange Farm Secondary School directly, on 016 583 2001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Orange Farm 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 Orange Farm Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Orange Farm Secondary School's 84.1% 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 Orange Farm Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Orange Farm Secondary School?
Orange Farm Secondary School reported 993 learners and 32 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 Orange Farm Secondary School?
Yes, Orange Farm 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 Orange Farm Secondary School's matric results like?
Orange Farm Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.1%, in 2025. That's up from 75.3% in 2023.
Is Orange Farm Secondary School a public or private school?
Orange Farm Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Orange Farm Secondary School?
You can call 016 583 2001. It is located at 2520, 2520 Lake Side Ext 1, Lakeside Ext 2, Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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