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Raphela Secondary School

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

Welcome to Raphela Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Orange Farm, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78%.

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Raphela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,245
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Raphela 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 Raphela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 159 learners from Raphela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314812181.8%
202412910581.4%
202515912478.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Raphela Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics392564.1%
Mathematical Literacy908291.1%
Physical Sciences322268.8%
Life Sciences423481.0%
Agricultural Sciences161275.0%
Accounting221672.7%
Business Studies343191.2%
Economics242187.5%
Geography695884.1%
History735271.2%
English First Additional Language129129100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

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

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Raphela Secondary School's 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphela Secondary School, 2,715 compared with 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Raphela Secondary School's 1,245; is a public combined school, a different phase than Raphela Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Raphela Secondary School's 78%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Raphela Secondary School's 1,245; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Raphela Secondary School's 78%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphela Secondary School, 2,194 compared with 1,245; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Raphela Secondary School's 78%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Raphela Secondary School's 1,245, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphela Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,245; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Raphela Secondary School's 78%).
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Raphela Secondary School's 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Raphela Secondary School's 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphela Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphela 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 Raphela Secondary School for 2027

Raphela 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
5450, Stretford 2, Extension 3, Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
5999 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone
010 020 1082
EMIS number
700331215

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Raphela 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 Raphela Secondary School directly, on 010 020 1082, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Raphela 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 Raphela Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Raphela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Raphela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Raphela Secondary School?
Raphela Secondary School reported 1,245 learners and 43 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 Raphela Secondary School?
Yes, Raphela 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 Raphela Secondary School's matric results like?
Raphela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78%, in 2025. That's down from 81.8% in 2023.
Is Raphela Secondary School a public or private school?
Raphela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Raphela Secondary School?
You can call 010 020 1082. It is located at 5450, Stretford 2, Extension 3, Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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