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Orlando West Secondary School

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

Orlando West Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Orlando West Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

435
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Orlando West 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 Orlando West Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Orlando West Secondary School entered 61 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023555498.2%
20245959100.0%
20256161100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Orlando West Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1818100.0%
Mathematical Literacy4141100.0%
Physical Sciences1616100.0%
Life Sciences2323100.0%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics66100.0%
Geography383694.7%
History3737100.0%
English First Additional Language5959100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Orlando West Secondary School's 435; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Orlando West Secondary School's 100%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Orlando West Secondary School's 435, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Orlando West Secondary School's 435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orlando West Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orlando West Secondary School, 1,861 compared with 435; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Orlando West Secondary School's 100%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Orlando West Secondary School's 435; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Orlando West Secondary School's 100%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orlando West Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 435, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Orlando West Secondary School's 435; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Orlando West Secondary School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orlando West Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orlando West Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orlando West Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orlando West Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Orlando West Secondary School's 435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Orlando West 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 Orlando West Secondary School for 2027

Because Orlando West 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
7339, Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 167 Orlando 1804
Telephone
082 557 4212
EMIS number
700132688

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orlando West 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 West Secondary School directly, on 082 557 4212, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Orlando West 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 Orlando West Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Orlando West Secondary School's 100% 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 West 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 West Secondary School?
Orlando West Secondary School reported 435 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 West Secondary School?
Yes, Orlando West 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 West Secondary School's matric results like?
Orlando West Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.2% since 2023.
Is Orlando West Secondary School a public or private school?
Orlando West Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Orlando West Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 4212. It is located at 7339, Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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