Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (2 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 54 | 98.2% |
| 2024 | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 61 | 61 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Orlando West Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 38 | 36 | 94.7% |
| History | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.