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Poelano Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Poelano Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 93.4% pass rate.

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

Poelano Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,767
Learners
58
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Poelano 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 Poelano Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 241 learners from Poelano Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320017487.0%
202429525586.4%
202524122593.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Poelano Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171694.1%
Mathematical Literacy28820370.5%
Physical Sciences171376.5%
Life Sciences827389.0%
Accounting11981.8%
Business Studies17314382.7%
Economics996969.7%
History22619084.1%
English First Additional Language307307100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

5 other schools in Sedibeng West district, for comparison against Poelano Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poelano Secondary School, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Poelano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poelano Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Poelano Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poelano Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Poelano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Poelano Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,767; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Poelano Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Chief Bambata Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poelano Secondary School, at 1,647 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Poelano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Poelano Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poelano Secondary School, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Poelano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poelano Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Poelano Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poelano Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Poelano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Poelano Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,767; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Poelano Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Chief Bambata Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poelano Secondary School, at 1,647 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Poelano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 Poelano Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Poelano 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
8641, Mojao Street, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
8641 Mojao Street Ext 11 Evaton West Mafatsana 1984
Telephone
016 100 5424
EMIS number
700321281

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Poelano 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 Poelano Secondary School directly, on 016 100 5424, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Poelano 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 Poelano Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Poelano Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.4% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Poelano Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Poelano Secondary School?
Poelano Secondary School reported 1,767 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Poelano Secondary School?
Yes, Poelano 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 Poelano Secondary School's matric results like?
Poelano Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. That's up from 87% in 2023.
Is Poelano Secondary School a public or private school?
Poelano Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Poelano Secondary School?
You can call 016 100 5424. It is located at 8641, Mojao Street, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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