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Phulong Secondary School

Public secondary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

Phulong Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Springs. Its most recent matric class posted a 72% pass rate.

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

In Springs, Phulong Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,527
Learners
47
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phulong 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 Phulong 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 236 learners from Phulong Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 72% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320417686.3%
202423116772.3%
202523617072.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phulong Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics573052.6%
Mathematical Literacy17411666.7%
Physical Sciences342470.6%
Life Sciences1048682.7%
Accounting10880.0%
Business Studies734358.9%
Economics462043.5%
Geography15612982.7%
History12411895.2%
English First Additional Language23123099.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Phulong Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Phulong Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,527; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.5% against Phulong Secondary School's 72%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phulong Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.8% against Phulong Secondary School's 72%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phulong Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.6% against Phulong Secondary School's 72%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Phulong Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,527; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.4% against Phulong Secondary School's 72%).
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phulong Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Phulong Secondary School's 72%.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is a similar size to Phulong Secondary School, with 1,609 learners against 1,527; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phulong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester is a similar size to Phulong Secondary School, with 1,566 learners against 1,527; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phulong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phulong Secondary School, at 1,511 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.3% against Phulong Secondary School's 72%.
  • Primary School Werda sits in roughly the same size range as Phulong Secondary School, at 1,467 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phulong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tlakula Secondary School is a similar size to Phulong Secondary School, with 1,389 learners against 1,527; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (72% against Phulong Secondary School's 72%).
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 Phulong Secondary School for 2027

Phulong Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
11787, Gubeka Street, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Springs
Postal
Post Box 47 Kwa-Thema 1575
Telephone
010 745 9200
EMIS number
700351007

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phulong 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 Phulong Secondary School directly, on 010 745 9200, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phulong 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 Phulong Secondary School the best school in Springs?
On the numbers that are published, Phulong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72% is lower than KENNETH MASEKELA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 81.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides Phulong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phulong Secondary School?
Phulong Secondary School reported 1,527 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Phulong Secondary School?
Yes, Phulong 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 Phulong Secondary School's matric results like?
Phulong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72%, in 2025. That's down from 86.3% in 2023.
Is Phulong Secondary School a public or private school?
Phulong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phulong Secondary School?
You can call 010 745 9200. It is located at 11787, Gubeka Street, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Springs.
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