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Railway Secondary School

Public secondary school · Akasia, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Railway Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Akasia, Pretoria. It currently teaches around 368 learners.

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Railway Secondary School is a public secondary school in Akasia, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

368
Learners
9
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Railway 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 Railway Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane West district with Railway Secondary School.

  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Railway Secondary School's 368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Railway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Railway Secondary School, 2,140 compared with 368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Railway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Railway Secondary School, 2,108 compared with 368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Railway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Railway Secondary School, 2,026 compared with 368; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Railway Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,012 learners against Railway Secondary School's 368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Railway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Railway Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Railway Secondary School's 368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Railway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Railway Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Railway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Railway Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Railway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Railway Secondary School's 368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Railway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Railway Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 368; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Railway Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Railway Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Railway 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
115, Railway Avenue, The Orchards Ext 5, Akasia, Pretoria
Telephone
077 609 6183
EMIS number
700401327

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Railway 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 Railway Secondary School directly, on 077 609 6183, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Railway 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 Railway Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Railway 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 Pretoria besides Railway Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Railway Secondary School?
Railway Secondary School reported 368 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Railway Secondary School?
Yes, Railway 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 Railway Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Railway Secondary School.
Is Railway Secondary School a public or private school?
Railway Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Railway Secondary School?
You can call 077 609 6183. It is located at 115, Railway Avenue, The Orchards Ext 5, Akasia, Pretoria.
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