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Phomolong Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kempton Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Phomolong Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kempton Park. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.8%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phomolong Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kempton Park, Phomolong Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,253
Learners
69
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phomolong Secondary School entered 337 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202333830189.1%
202436233592.5%
202533730690.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phomolong Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics756181.3%
Mathematical Literacy28726190.9%
Physical Sciences655686.2%
Life Sciences17613174.4%
Accounting412765.9%
Business Studies12710885.0%
Economics413687.8%
Geography32130494.7%
History11111099.1%
English First Additional Language362362100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Phomolong Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Phomolong Secondary School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Phomolong Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Secondary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,253; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Phomolong Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phomolong Secondary School, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Phomolong Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Phomolong Secondary School, at 2,531 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Secondary School, with 2,515 learners against 2,253; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Phomolong Secondary School's 90.8%.

Kempton Park

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Phomolong Secondary School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Phomolong Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Secondary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,253; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Phomolong Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Secondary School, with 2,334 learners against 2,253; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Phomolong Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Secondary School, with 2,319 learners against 2,253, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Secondary School, with 2,254 learners against 2,253; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Phomolong Secondary School's 90.8%.
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 Phomolong Secondary School for 2027

Because Phomolong 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
2847, Maduna Street, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park
Postal
P.o Box 6683 Halfway House 1685
Telephone
011 029 7038
EMIS number
700400138

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phomolong 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 Phomolong Secondary School directly, on 011 029 7038, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phomolong 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 Phomolong Secondary School the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, Phomolong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.8% is lower than JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides Phomolong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Phomolong Secondary School?
Phomolong Secondary School reported 2,253 learners and 69 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Phomolong Secondary School?
Yes, Phomolong 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 Phomolong Secondary School's matric results like?
Phomolong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.1% since 2023.
Is Phomolong Secondary School a public or private school?
Phomolong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phomolong Secondary School?
You can call 011 029 7038. It is located at 2847, Maduna Street, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park.
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