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Qoqa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Qoqa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.5% pass rate.

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Located in Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Qoqa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,031
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Qoqa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Qoqa Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Qoqa Secondary School entered 142 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.5% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231178270.1%
20241178976.1%
202514212084.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Qoqa Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics331751.5%
Mathematical Literacy847589.3%
Physical Sciences271555.6%
Life Sciences534381.1%
Accounting211571.4%
Business Studies332884.8%
Economics332266.7%
Geography847386.9%
History574477.2%
English First Additional Language117117100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

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

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qoqa Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,031; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qoqa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Qoqa Secondary School's 1,031; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qoqa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Qoqa Secondary School, 2,306 compared with 1,031; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qoqa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Qoqa Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Qoqa Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,031; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Qoqa Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Qoqa Secondary School's 1,031; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Qoqa Secondary School's 84.5%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qoqa Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,031, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Qoqa Secondary School's 1,031; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Qoqa Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qoqa Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,031; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qoqa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qoqa Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,031; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qoqa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Qoqa Secondary School's 1,031; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qoqa 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 Qoqa Secondary School for 2027

Because Qoqa 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
3712, Mshengu, Orange Farm, Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 2 Orange Farm 1805
Telephone
011 850 1017
EMIS number
700331181

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qoqa 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 Qoqa Secondary School directly, on 011 850 1017, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qoqa 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 Qoqa Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Qoqa Secondary School's 84.5% 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 Qoqa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Qoqa Secondary School?
Qoqa Secondary School reported 1,031 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Qoqa Secondary School?
Yes, Qoqa 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 Qoqa Secondary School's matric results like?
Qoqa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. That's up from 70.1% in 2023.
Is Qoqa Secondary School a public or private school?
Qoqa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qoqa Secondary School?
You can call 011 850 1017. It is located at 3712, Mshengu, Orange Farm, Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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