Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 202 | 130 | 64.4% |
| 2024 | 290 | 200 | 69.0% |
| 2025 | 259 | 200 | 77.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Selelekela Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 102 | 66 | 64.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 192 | 132 | 68.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 79 | 47 | 59.5% |
| Life Sciences | 111 | 78 | 70.3% |
| Accounting | 34 | 26 | 76.5% |
| Business Studies | 90 | 65 | 72.2% |
| Economics | 90 | 33 | 36.7% |
| Geography | 195 | 155 | 79.5% |
| History | 191 | 139 | 72.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 296 | 296 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.