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Qalabotjha Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Qalabotjha Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lenasia South, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 91% pass rate.

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

In Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Qalabotjha Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,092
Learners
45
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Qalabotjha Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Qalabotjha Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 200 matric candidates from Qalabotjha Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319712060.9%
20241029189.2%
202520018291.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Qalabotjha Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics351542.9%
Mathematical Literacy685276.5%
Physical Sciences333090.9%
Life Sciences3333100.0%
Accounting171376.5%
Business Studies1616100.0%
Economics171694.1%
Geography867890.7%
History535094.3%
English First Additional Language103103100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Qalabotjha Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qalabotjha Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,092; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Qalabotjha Secondary School's 1,092; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Qalabotjha Secondary School, 2,306 compared with 1,092; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qalabotjha Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Qalabotjha Secondary School's 91%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Qalabotjha Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,092; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Qalabotjha Secondary School's 91%).
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Qalabotjha Secondary School's 1,092; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Qalabotjha Secondary School's 91%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qalabotjha Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,092, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Qalabotjha Secondary School's 1,092; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Qalabotjha Secondary School's 91%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qalabotjha Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,092; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qalabotjha Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,092; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Qalabotjha Secondary School's 1,092; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Qalabotjha Secondary School for 2027

Because Qalabotjha 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
3041, Longclaw Road Ext3, Vlakfontein, Lenasia South, Johannesburg
Telephone
010 017 5573
EMIS number
700400235

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qalabotjha 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 Qalabotjha Secondary School directly, on 010 017 5573, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qalabotjha 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 Qalabotjha Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Qalabotjha Secondary School's 91% 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 Qalabotjha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Qalabotjha Secondary School?
Qalabotjha Secondary School reported 1,092 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Qalabotjha Secondary School?
Yes, Qalabotjha 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 Qalabotjha Secondary School's matric results like?
Qalabotjha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91%, in 2025. That's up from 60.9% in 2023.
Is Qalabotjha Secondary School a public or private school?
Qalabotjha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qalabotjha Secondary School?
You can call 010 017 5573. It is located at 3041, Longclaw Road Ext3, Vlakfontein, Lenasia South, Johannesburg.
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