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Sakhisizwe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Grasmere, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

In Grasmere, Johannesburg, Sakhisizwe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Sakhisizwe Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Sakhisizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Grasmere, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,371
Learners
47
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Sakhisizwe 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 Sakhisizwe Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sakhisizwe Secondary School entered 155 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023867384.9%
202415513788.4%
202515515197.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sakhisizwe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201785.0%
Mathematical Literacy13612793.4%
Physical Sciences191789.5%
Life Sciences786684.6%
Accounting422252.4%
Business Studies424095.2%
Economics423481.0%
Geography11410390.4%
History958791.6%
English First Additional Language155155100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Sakhisizwe Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 1,371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhisizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhisizwe Secondary School, 2,715 compared with 1,371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhisizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 1,371; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sakhisizwe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 1,371; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhisizwe Secondary School, 2,194 compared with 1,371; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 97.4%).

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 1,371, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhisizwe Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,371; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 1,371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhisizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 1,371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhisizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhisizwe Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhisizwe 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 Sakhisizwe Secondary School for 2027

Because Sakhisizwe 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
2358, Grace Street, Township, Grasmere, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 807 Kiasha Park 1829
Telephone
082 552 5185
EMIS number
700331546

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sakhisizwe 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 Sakhisizwe Secondary School directly, on 082 552 5185, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sakhisizwe 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 Sakhisizwe Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Sakhisizwe Secondary School's 97.4% 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 Sakhisizwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sakhisizwe Secondary School?
Sakhisizwe Secondary School reported 1,371 learners and 47 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 Sakhisizwe Secondary School?
Yes, Sakhisizwe 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 Sakhisizwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Sakhisizwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.4%, in 2025. That's up from 84.9% in 2023.
Is Sakhisizwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Sakhisizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sakhisizwe Secondary School?
You can call 082 552 5185. It is located at 2358, Grace Street, Township, Grasmere, Johannesburg.
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