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Pj Simelane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Pj Simelane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 92.4% pass rate.

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Pj Simelane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,169
Learners
58
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, Pj Simelane 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 Pj Simelane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 249 matric candidates from Pj Simelane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323620285.6%
202424923594.4%
202524923092.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Pj Simelane Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics655178.5%
Mathematical Literacy18517293.0%
Physical Sciences564885.7%
Life Sciences12311895.9%
Accounting201575.0%
Business Studies645992.2%
Economics644773.4%
Geography16416298.8%
History130130100.0%
English First Additional Language249249100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Pj Simelane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pj Simelane Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,169; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Pj Simelane Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Pj Simelane Secondary School, 1,997 compared with 1,169, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pj Simelane Secondary School, 1,901 compared with 1,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pj Simelane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Pj Simelane Secondary School's 1,169; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pj Simelane Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pj Simelane Secondary School, 1,846 compared with 1,169; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.7% against Pj Simelane Secondary School's 92.4%).

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pj Simelane Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Pj Simelane Secondary School's 1,169, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pj Simelane Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,169; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Pj Simelane Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Pj Simelane Secondary School's 1,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pj Simelane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Pj Simelane Secondary School's 1,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pj Simelane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pj Simelane Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pj Simelane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Pj Simelane Secondary School for 2027

Because Pj Simelane 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
3024, Zungu Street, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
366 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
010 065 5108
EMIS number
700251777

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pj Simelane 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 Pj Simelane Secondary School directly, on 010 065 5108, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pj Simelane 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 Pj Simelane Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Pj Simelane Secondary School's 92.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Pj Simelane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Pj Simelane Secondary School?
Pj Simelane Secondary School reported 1,169 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Pj Simelane Secondary School?
Yes, Pj Simelane 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 Pj Simelane Secondary School's matric results like?
Pj Simelane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. That's up from 85.6% in 2023.
Is Pj Simelane Secondary School a public or private school?
Pj Simelane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pj Simelane Secondary School?
You can call 010 065 5108. It is located at 3024, Zungu Street, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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