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Orlando Secondary School

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

Welcome to Orlando Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 78.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Orlando Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Orlando Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

860
Learners
30
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, Orlando 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 Orlando Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Orlando Secondary School entered 118 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231229073.8%
202413810072.5%
20251189378.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Orlando Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics432865.1%
Mathematical Literacy968386.5%
Physical Sciences371848.6%
Life Sciences373286.5%
Accounting21838.1%
Business Studies1027068.6%
Economics21733.3%
Geography11810387.3%
History604981.7%
English First Additional Language138138100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Orlando Secondary School's 860, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Orlando Secondary School's 860; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orlando Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Orlando Secondary School's 860, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Orlando Secondary School's 860; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orlando Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Orlando Secondary School's 860, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Orlando Secondary School's 860, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orlando Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 860; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Orlando Secondary School's 78.8%).
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Orlando Secondary School's 860; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orlando Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Orlando Secondary School's 860; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orlando Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orlando Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 860; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orlando 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 Orlando Secondary School for 2027

Orlando 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
6502, Mooki, Soweto, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
X217 Orlando 1804
Telephone
011 935 6048
EMIS number
700132670

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orlando 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 Orlando Secondary School directly, on 011 935 6048, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Orlando 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 Orlando Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Orlando Secondary School's 78.8% 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 Orlando Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Orlando Secondary School?
Orlando Secondary School reported 860 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Orlando Secondary School?
Yes, Orlando 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 Orlando Secondary School's matric results like?
Orlando Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.8%, in 2025. That's up from 73.8% in 2023.
Is Orlando Secondary School a public or private school?
Orlando Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Orlando Secondary School?
You can call 011 935 6048. It is located at 6502, Mooki, Soweto, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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