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Phineas Xulu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vosloorus, Boksburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

In Vosloorus, Boksburg, Phineas Xulu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,377 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phineas Xulu Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phineas Xulu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Vosloorus, Boksburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,377
Learners
47
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Phineas Xulu Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Phineas Xulu Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Phineas Xulu Secondary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Phineas Xulu Secondary School's 1,377; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phineas Xulu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Phineas Xulu Secondary School, 2,533 compared with 1,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phineas Xulu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phineas Xulu Secondary School, 2,474 compared with 1,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phineas Xulu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phineas Xulu Secondary School, 2,471 compared with 1,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phineas Xulu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Phineas Xulu Secondary School's 1,377; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phineas Xulu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Boksburg

Zooming into Boksburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phineas Xulu Secondary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Phineas Xulu Secondary School's 1,377; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phineas Xulu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Phineas Xulu Secondary School, 2,533 compared with 1,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phineas Xulu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sunward Park High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,411 learners against Phineas Xulu Secondary School's 1,377; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phineas Xulu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mampudi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,192 learners against Phineas Xulu Secondary School's 1,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phineas Xulu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Bopang-Kgotso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Phineas Xulu Secondary School's 1,377; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phineas Xulu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Phineas Xulu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Phineas Xulu Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
870, Dibetso Street, Sotho Section, Vosloorus, Boksburg
Postal
P.o Box 12470 1468
Telephone
082 556 9500
EMIS number
700162156

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phineas Xulu 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 Phineas Xulu Secondary School directly, on 082 556 9500, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phineas Xulu Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Phineas Xulu Secondary School the best school in Boksburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phineas Xulu Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Boksburg besides Phineas Xulu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Boksburg, including Windmill Park Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phineas Xulu Secondary School?
Phineas Xulu Secondary School reported 1,377 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Phineas Xulu Secondary School?
Yes, Phineas Xulu 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 Phineas Xulu Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Phineas Xulu Secondary School.
Is Phineas Xulu Secondary School a public or private school?
Phineas Xulu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phineas Xulu Secondary School?
You can call 082 556 9500. It is located at 870, Dibetso Street, Sotho Section, Vosloorus, Boksburg.
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