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Selelekela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Selelekela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 77.2% pass rate.

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

Selelekela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

963
Learners
42
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Selelekela 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 Selelekela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 259 matric candidates from Selelekela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 77.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320213064.4%
202429020069.0%
202525920077.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Selelekela Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1026664.7%
Mathematical Literacy19213268.8%
Physical Sciences794759.5%
Life Sciences1117870.3%
Accounting342676.5%
Business Studies906572.2%
Economics903336.7%
Geography19515579.5%
History19113972.8%
English First Additional Language296296100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Selelekela Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Selelekela Secondary School's 963, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Selelekela Secondary School's 963; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Selelekela Secondary School's 963, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Selelekela Secondary School's 963; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Selelekela Secondary School's 963, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Selelekela Secondary School's 963, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Selelekela Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 963; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Selelekela Secondary School's 77.2%).
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Selelekela Secondary School's 963; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Selelekela Secondary School's 963; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Selelekela Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 963; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela 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 Selelekela Secondary School for 2027

Because Selelekela 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
6457, Mooki Street, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
31 Orlando East 1804
Telephone
082 557 5026
EMIS number
700132902

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Selelekela 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 Selelekela Secondary School directly, on 082 557 5026, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Selelekela 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 Selelekela Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Selelekela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.2% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Selelekela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Selelekela Secondary School?
Selelekela Secondary School reported 963 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Selelekela Secondary School?
Yes, Selelekela 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 Selelekela Secondary School's matric results like?
Selelekela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.2%, in 2025. That's up from 64.4% in 2023.
Is Selelekela Secondary School a public or private school?
Selelekela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Selelekela Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 5026. It is located at 6457, Mooki Street, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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