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Randfontein Secondary School

Public secondary school · Randfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

Randfontein Secondary School is a public secondary school in Randfontein, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 88.8% pass rate.

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Located in Randfontein, Johannesburg, Randfontein Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,401
Learners
47
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Located in the West Rand district of Gauteng, with long-running infrastructure problems including asbestos-containing structures the Gauteng Department of Education pledged (in 2022) over R112 million to properly rehabilitate.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Randfontein 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 Randfontein 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, 196 matric candidates from Randfontein Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315012784.7%
202411810891.5%
202519617488.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151493.3%
Mathematical Literacy1078680.4%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences232295.7%
Accounting2121100.0%
Business Studies968285.4%
Economics2121100.0%
Geography828097.6%
History373491.9%
English First Additional Language4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Randfontein Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Randfontein Secondary School, 2,239 compared with 1,401; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Randfontein Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Randfontein Secondary School's 1,401; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against Randfontein Secondary School's 88.8%).
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Randfontein Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Randfontein Secondary School, 1,986 compared with 1,401; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Randfontein Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as Randfontein Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Randfontein Secondary School's 88.8%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Randfontein Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,401, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Randfontein Secondary School's 1,401; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Randfontein Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Randfontein Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Randfontein Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Randfontein Secondary School's 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein 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 Randfontein Secondary School for 2027

Because Randfontein 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
1558, Komatieriver Street, Toekomsrus, Randfontein, Johannesburg
Postal
7011 Toekomsrus 1760
Telephone
011 693 5026
EMIS number
700270025

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Randfontein 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 Randfontein Secondary School directly, on 011 693 5026, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Randfontein 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 Randfontein Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Randfontein Secondary School's 88.8% 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 Randfontein Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Randfontein Secondary School?
Randfontein Secondary School reported 1,401 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Randfontein Secondary School?
Yes, Randfontein 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 Randfontein Secondary School's matric results like?
Randfontein Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.8%, in 2025. That's up from 84.7% in 2023.
Is Randfontein Secondary School a public or private school?
Randfontein Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Randfontein Secondary School?
You can call 011 693 5026. It is located at 1558, Komatieriver Street, Toekomsrus, Randfontein, Johannesburg.
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