Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phafogang Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Soweto, Johannesburg, Phafogang Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.
In 2025, 105 matric candidates from Phafogang Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 41 | 47.7% |
| 2024 | 118 | 84 | 71.2% |
| 2025 | 105 | 86 | 81.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Phafogang Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 26 | 10 | 38.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 92 | 73 | 79.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | 7 | 46.7% |
| Life Sciences | 28 | 23 | 82.1% |
| Accounting | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
| Business Studies | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| Economics | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| Geography | 86 | 52 | 60.5% |
| History | 92 | 71 | 77.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 118 | 118 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Phafogang Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Phafogang Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Because Phafogang 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.