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Prudens Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Prudens Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.9% pass rate.

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

Prudens Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,251
Learners
31
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, Prudens 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 Prudens Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 143 learners from Prudens Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312612196.0%
202414113595.7%
202514314097.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Prudens Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics361952.8%
Mathematical Literacy1059489.5%
Physical Sciences241354.2%
Life Sciences363597.2%
Accounting2424100.0%
Business Studies5454100.0%
Economics272385.2%
Geography979699.0%
History7878100.0%
English First Additional Language141141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Prudens Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Prudens Secondary School's 1,251; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Prudens Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Prudens Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 1,251; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Prudens Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Prudens Secondary School's 1,251; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Prudens Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Prudens Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 1,251; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.9% against Prudens Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Prudens Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 1,251, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Prudens Secondary School's 1,251, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Prudens Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,251; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Prudens Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Prudens Secondary School's 1,251; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prudens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Prudens Secondary School's 1,251; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prudens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Prudens Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,251; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prudens 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 Prudens Secondary School for 2027

Prudens 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
636, Legwale, Tladi, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
297 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
010 023 3794
EMIS number
700111195

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Prudens 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 Prudens Secondary School directly, on 010 023 3794, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Prudens 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 Prudens Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Prudens Secondary School's 97.9% 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 Prudens Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Prudens Secondary School?
Prudens Secondary School reported 1,251 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Prudens Secondary School?
Yes, Prudens 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 Prudens Secondary School's matric results like?
Prudens Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96% since 2023.
Is Prudens Secondary School a public or private school?
Prudens Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Prudens Secondary School?
You can call 010 023 3794. It is located at 636, Legwale, Tladi, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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