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Sekanontoane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Sekanontoane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Soweto. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.6% pass rate.

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Sekanontoane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,397
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Sekanontoane 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 Sekanontoane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 201 matric candidates from Sekanontoane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317413477.0%
202419315680.8%
202520117084.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sekanontoane Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics513262.7%
Mathematical Literacy14313191.6%
Physical Sciences322475.0%
Life Sciences1197462.2%
Accounting252496.0%
Business Studies7575100.0%
Economics755674.7%
Geography11910588.2%
History13610980.1%
English First Additional Language194194100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Sekanontoane Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Sekanontoane Secondary School's 1,397; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Sekanontoane Secondary School's 84.6%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Sekanontoane Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 1,397; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Sekanontoane Secondary School's 84.6%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Sekanontoane Secondary School's 1,397; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.5% against Sekanontoane Secondary School's 84.6%).
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sekanontoane Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 1,397; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Sekanontoane Secondary School's 84.6%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Sekanontoane Secondary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,397, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sekanontoane Secondary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sekanontoane Secondary School, 2,394 compared with 1,397; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sekanontoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Sekanontoane Secondary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,397, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Sekanontoane Secondary School, at 1,887 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sekanontoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is a similar size to Sekanontoane Secondary School, with 1,787 learners against 1,397; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sekanontoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Sekanontoane Secondary School, at 1,578 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.4% against Sekanontoane Secondary School's 84.6%.
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 Sekanontoane Secondary School for 2027

Sekanontoane Secondary School 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
1926, Mabalane Street, Senaoane, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
Box 39 Chiawelo 1818
Telephone
011 986 1011
EMIS number
700111252

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sekanontoane 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 Sekanontoane Secondary School directly, on 011 986 1011, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sekanontoane 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 Sekanontoane Secondary School the best school in Soweto?
On the numbers that are published, Sekanontoane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.6% is lower than BASA PROTEA GLEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Soweto besides Sekanontoane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sekanontoane Secondary School?
Sekanontoane Secondary School reported 1,397 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Sekanontoane Secondary School?
Yes, Sekanontoane 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 Sekanontoane Secondary School's matric results like?
Sekanontoane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.6%, in 2025. That's up from 77% in 2023.
Is Sekanontoane Secondary School a public or private school?
Sekanontoane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sekanontoane Secondary School?
You can call 011 986 1011. It is located at 1926, Mabalane Street, Senaoane, Soweto, Soweto.
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