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Ponego Secondary School

Public secondary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Ponego Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Germiston. Around 1,881 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

1,881
Learners
55
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Ponego Secondary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ponego Secondary School, 3,023 compared with 1,881; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ponego Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk sits in roughly the same size range as Ponego Secondary School, at 2,533 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ponego Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ponego Secondary School, at 2,474 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ponego Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ponego Secondary School, at 2,471 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ponego Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Ponego Secondary School, with 2,435 learners against 1,881; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ponego Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ponego Secondary School, at 2,503 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ponego Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Ponego Secondary School, with 2,435 learners against 1,881; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ponego Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is a similar size to Ponego Secondary School, with 2,414 learners against 1,881; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ponego Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is a similar size to Ponego Secondary School, with 2,364 learners against 1,881; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ponego Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Ponego Secondary School, at 2,364 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Ponego Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ponego 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
815, Ramokonopi West, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
Po Box 12510 Katlehong 1431
Telephone
082 556 5438
EMIS number
700341123

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ponego 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 Ponego Secondary School directly, on 082 556 5438, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ponego 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 Ponego Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ponego 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 Ponego Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ponego Secondary School?
Ponego Secondary School reported 1,881 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Ponego Secondary School?
Yes, Ponego 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 Ponego Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ponego Secondary School.
Is Ponego Secondary School a public or private school?
Ponego Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ponego Secondary School?
You can call 082 556 5438. It is located at 815, Ramokonopi West, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston.
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