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Phumelela Secondary School

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

In Germiston, Phumelela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,211 learners.

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

Phumelela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,211
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Phumelela 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 Phumelela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Phumelela Secondary School's 1,211; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumelela Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Phumelela Secondary School, 2,533 compared with 1,211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelela Secondary School, 2,474 compared with 1,211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelela Secondary School, 2,471 compared with 1,211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Phumelela Secondary School's 1,211; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumelela Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phumelela Secondary School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelela Secondary School, 2,503 compared with 1,211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Phumelela Secondary School's 1,211; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumelela Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelela Secondary School, 2,414 compared with 1,211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Phumelela Secondary School's 1,211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelela Secondary School, 2,364 compared with 1,211, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Phumelela Secondary School for 2027

Phumelela 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
269, Makula Section, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
12282 Katlehong 1432
Telephone
011 909 9149
EMIS number
700341081

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumelela 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 Phumelela Secondary School directly, on 011 909 9149, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumelela 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 Phumelela Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phumelela 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 Germiston besides Phumelela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phumelela Secondary School?
Phumelela Secondary School reported 1,211 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 53 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 Phumelela Secondary School?
Yes, Phumelela 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 Phumelela Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Phumelela Secondary School.
Is Phumelela Secondary School a public or private school?
Phumelela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumelela Secondary School?
You can call 011 909 9149. It is located at 269, Makula Section, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston.
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