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Refilwe Secondary School No.1

Public secondary school · Cullinan, Cullinan, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (3 circuit)

Refilwe Secondary School No.1 is a public secondary school in Cullinan.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Refilwe Secondary School No.1, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Cullinan, Refilwe Secondary School No.1 is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

Learners
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Refilwe Secondary School No.1 is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Refilwe Secondary School No.1 specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng North district with Refilwe Secondary School No.1.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches around 2,668 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School No.1; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School teaches around 2,493 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Refilwe Secondary School No.1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesedi Secondary School teaches around 1,998 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 87.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Refilwe Secondary School No.1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chokoe Primary School teaches around 1,769 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School No.1; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School teaches around 1,720 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School No.1; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cullinan

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

  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School teaches around 2,493 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Refilwe Secondary School No.1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sedibeng Primary School teaches around 1,582 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School No.1; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Doxa Deo Edendale School teaches around 985 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Star Of Hope School teaches around 924 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Refilwe Secondary School No.1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cullinan Secondary School teaches around 785 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Refilwe Secondary School No.1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Refilwe Secondary School No.1 for 2027

Refilwe Secondary School No.1 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
63, Vumbhoni Street, Refilwe Manor Ext 9, Cullinan, Cullinan
Telephone
99
EMIS number
700401291

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Refilwe Secondary School No.1?
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 Refilwe Secondary School No.1 directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Refilwe Secondary School No.1?
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 Refilwe Secondary School No.1 the best school in Cullinan?
No matric pass rate is on record for Refilwe Secondary School No.1 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 Cullinan besides Refilwe Secondary School No.1?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Cullinan, including Chipa-Tabane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Refilwe Secondary School No.1?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Refilwe Secondary School No.1, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Refilwe Secondary School No.1?
Yes, Refilwe Secondary School No.1 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 Refilwe Secondary School No.1's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Refilwe Secondary School No.1.
Is Refilwe Secondary School No.1 a public or private school?
Refilwe Secondary School No.1 is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Refilwe Secondary School No.1?
You can call 99. It is located at 63, Vumbhoni Street, Refilwe Manor Ext 9, Cullinan, Cullinan.
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