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Phefeni Secondary School

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

Phefeni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.3%.

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

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

537
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 116 learners from Phefeni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023797797.5%
2024807897.5%
202511611498.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phefeni Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171376.5%
Mathematical Literacy635790.5%
Physical Sciences131076.9%
Life Sciences2323100.0%
Accounting141392.9%
Business Studies2222100.0%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography2222100.0%
History454497.8%
English First Additional Language8181100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Phefeni Secondary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Phefeni Secondary School's 537; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Phefeni Secondary School's 98.3%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Phefeni Secondary School's 537, 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 Phefeni Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phefeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phefeni Secondary School, 1,861 compared with 537; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Phefeni Secondary School's 98.3%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Phefeni Secondary School's 537; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Phefeni Secondary School's 98.3%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phefeni Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 537, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Phefeni Secondary School's 537; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Phefeni Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phefeni Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phefeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phefeni Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phefeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Phefeni Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phefeni 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 Phefeni Secondary School for 2027

Because Phefeni 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
7340, Vilakazi, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
512 Orlando 1804
Telephone
082 553 1319
EMIS number
700132704

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phefeni 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 Phefeni Secondary School directly, on 082 553 1319, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phefeni 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 Phefeni Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Phefeni Secondary School's 98.3% 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 Phefeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phefeni Secondary School?
Phefeni Secondary School reported 537 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Phefeni Secondary School?
Yes, Phefeni 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 Phefeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Phefeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.5% since 2023.
Is Phefeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Phefeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phefeni Secondary School?
You can call 082 553 1319. It is located at 7340, Vilakazi, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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