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Realo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Realo Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Sandton, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.8%.

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Realo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sandton, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

2,514
Learners
74
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, Realo 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 Realo Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Realo Secondary School entered 310 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202330421470.4%
202417615889.8%
202531026384.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Realo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2929100.0%
Mathematical Literacy14713289.8%
Physical Sciences292793.1%
Life Sciences1099082.6%
Accounting331957.6%
Business Studies675074.6%
Economics333297.0%
Geography11210492.9%
History11411096.5%
English First Additional Language176176100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Realo Secondary School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Realo Secondary School, 3,591 compared with 2,514; is a public primary school, a different phase than Realo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Realo Secondary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,514; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Realo Secondary School's 84.8%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Realo Secondary School, at 2,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Realo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is a similar size to Realo Secondary School, with 2,818 learners against 2,514; is a public primary school, a different phase than Realo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is a similar size to Realo Secondary School, with 2,781 learners against 2,514; is a public primary school, a different phase than Realo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Realo Secondary School, at 2,936 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Realo Secondary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,514; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Realo Secondary School's 84.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Realo Secondary School, at 2,892 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Realo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Realo Secondary School, at 2,888 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Realo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Realo Secondary School, at 2,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Realo 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 Realo Secondary School for 2027

Because Realo 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
6915, Selborne Street, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 39623 Bramley 2018
Telephone
011 443 2908
EMIS number
700152314

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Realo 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 Realo Secondary School directly, on 011 443 2908, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Realo 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 Realo Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Realo Secondary School's 84.8% 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 Realo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Realo Secondary School?
Realo Secondary School reported 2,514 learners and 74 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Realo Secondary School?
Yes, Realo 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 Realo Secondary School's matric results like?
Realo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.8%, in 2025. That's up from 70.4% in 2023.
Is Realo Secondary School a public or private school?
Realo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Realo Secondary School?
You can call 011 443 2908. It is located at 6915, Selborne Street, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg.
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