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Phoenix Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Phoenix Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Vereeniging. Its last matric group achieved a 92.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Phoenix Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Phoenix Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vereeniging. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

975
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Embroiled in a two-decade property ownership dispute after the GDE erroneously sold its 27-hectare site in 2000.
  • Situated in Duncanville, Vereeniging, Gauteng.
In the news

Phoenix Secondary School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Phoenix 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 Phoenix Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phoenix Secondary School entered 152 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315312883.7%
202415014093.3%
202515214192.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phoenix Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics332987.9%
Mathematical Literacy848398.8%
Physical Sciences301860.0%
Life Sciences665380.3%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies6161100.0%
Geography2929100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Phoenix Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 975; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phoenix Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 975; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phoenix Secondary School, 1,832 compared with 975; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 975; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 975; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Phoenix Secondary School's 92.8%.

Vereeniging

Zooming into Vereeniging, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phoenix Secondary School.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phoenix Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 975; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 975; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Phoenix Secondary School's 92.8%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,588 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 975; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 975; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against Phoenix Secondary School's 92.8%).
  • General Smuts High School teaches considerably more learners than Phoenix Secondary School, 1,405 compared with 975; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Phoenix Secondary School's 92.8%.
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 Phoenix Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Phoenix 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
1, Beethoven Street, Duncanville, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
X 01 Vereeniging 1930
Telephone
016 422 0636
EMIS number
700400588

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Online

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phoenix 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 Phoenix Secondary School directly, on 016 422 0636, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phoenix 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 Phoenix Secondary School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Phoenix Secondary School's 92.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.4%.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Phoenix Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phoenix Secondary School?
Phoenix Secondary School reported 975 learners and 37 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 Phoenix Secondary School?
Yes, Phoenix 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 Phoenix Secondary School's matric results like?
Phoenix Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.8%, in 2025. That's up from 83.7% in 2023.
Is Phoenix Secondary School a public or private school?
Phoenix Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phoenix Secondary School?
You can call 016 422 0636. It is located at 1, Beethoven Street, Duncanville, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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