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Phafogang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Phafogang Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 81.9% pass rate.

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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.

660
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023864147.7%
20241188471.2%
20251058681.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261038.5%
Mathematical Literacy927379.3%
Physical Sciences15746.7%
Life Sciences282382.1%
Accounting11545.5%
Business Studies322887.5%
Economics11654.5%
Geography865260.5%
History927177.2%
English First Additional Language118118100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Phafogang Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phafogang Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 660; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.9% against Phafogang Secondary School's 81.9%).
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Phafogang Secondary School's 660; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Phafogang Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Phafogang Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 660; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Phafogang Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Phafogang Secondary School's 660; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Phafogang Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Phafogang Secondary School's 660, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phafogang Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 660, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Phafogang Secondary School's 660; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Phafogang Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phafogang Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 660; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phafogang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phafogang Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 660; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phafogang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Phafogang Secondary School's 660; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phafogang 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 Phafogang Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2226, Gumede Street, Rockville, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
12 Tshiawelo 1818
Telephone
010 555 0435
EMIS number
700121681

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phafogang 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 Phafogang Secondary School directly, on 010 555 0435, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phafogang 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 Phafogang Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Phafogang Secondary School's 81.9% 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 Phafogang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phafogang Secondary School?
Phafogang Secondary School reported 660 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Phafogang Secondary School?
Yes, Phafogang 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 Phafogang Secondary School's matric results like?
Phafogang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.9%, in 2025. That's up from 47.7% in 2023.
Is Phafogang Secondary School a public or private school?
Phafogang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phafogang Secondary School?
You can call 010 555 0435. It is located at 2226, Gumede Street, Rockville, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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