Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a public secondary school in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,846

Learners

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, Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso 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 Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 315 learners from Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	178	158	88.8%
2024	214	209	97.7%
2025	315	289	91.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	54	48	88.9%
Mathematical Literacy	160	154	96.3%
Physical Sciences	42	38	90.5%
Life Sciences	101	84	83.2%
Accounting	12	12	100.0%
Business Studies	53	53	100.0%
Economics	53	42	79.2%
Geography	161	154	95.7%
History	119	119	100.0%
English First Additional Language	214	214	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Forte Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School, at 2,274 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School's 91.7%.
Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School, at 1,997 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
Harry Gwala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School, at 1,901 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School, at 1,861 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School's 91.7%.
Moses Kotane Primary School is a similar size to Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School, with 1,764 learners against 1,846; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School's 1,846, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,846; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School's 91.7%.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School's 1,846; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School's 1,846; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,846; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 485, Ring Road, Doornkop, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal: P.o . Box 354 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone: 010 335 0183
EMIS number: 700251850

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso 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 Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School directly, on 010 335 0183, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso 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 Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?

On the numbers that are published, Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School's 91.7% 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 Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School?

Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School reported 1,846 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School?

Yes, Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso 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 Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School's matric results like?

Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.8% since 2023.

Is Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School a public or private school?

Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School?

You can call 010 335 0183. It is located at 485, Ring Road, Doornkop, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.