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Reasoma Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Reasoma Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Reasoma Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Reasoma Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,690
Learners
54
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Reasoma Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Reasoma 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, 215 matric candidates from Reasoma Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321315974.6%
202422319085.2%
202521519188.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Reasoma Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics443579.5%
Mathematical Literacy18115887.3%
Physical Sciences392359.0%
Life Sciences855868.2%
Accounting362775.0%
Business Studies13911381.3%
Economics966466.7%
Geography535298.1%
History898797.8%
English First Additional Language225225100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Reasoma Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Reasoma Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,690; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Reasoma Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Reasoma Secondary School's 1,690; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Reasoma Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School sits in roughly the same size range as Reasoma Secondary School, at 2,256 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Reasoma Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Reasoma Secondary School, at 1,987 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Reasoma Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Reasoma Secondary School, at 1,952 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Reasoma Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,690, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Reasoma Secondary School's 1,690; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Reasoma Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Reasoma Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,690; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reasoma Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Reasoma Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,690; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reasoma Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Reasoma Secondary School's 1,690; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reasoma 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 Reasoma Secondary School for 2027

Because Reasoma 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
2001, Ntloko Street, Protea Glen, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
2255 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 980 1912
EMIS number
700111203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Reasoma 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 Reasoma Secondary School directly, on 011 980 1912, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Reasoma 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 Reasoma Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Reasoma 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 Reasoma Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Reasoma Secondary School?
Reasoma Secondary School reported 1,690 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Reasoma Secondary School?
Yes, Reasoma 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 Reasoma Secondary School's matric results like?
Reasoma Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.8%, in 2025. That's up from 74.6% in 2023.
Is Reasoma Secondary School a public or private school?
Reasoma Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Reasoma Secondary School?
You can call 011 980 1912. It is located at 2001, Ntloko Street, Protea Glen, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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