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Senaoane Secondary School

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

Senaoane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 63.8% pass rate.

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In Soweto, Johannesburg, Senaoane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,122
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Senaoane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Senaoane Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 185 learners from Senaoane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 63.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317512169.1%
202415011274.7%
202518511863.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Senaoane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics551527.3%
Mathematical Literacy977880.4%
Physical Sciences382257.9%
Life Sciences865665.1%
Accounting17741.2%
Business Studies655990.8%
Economics171376.5%
Geography383592.1%
History978183.5%
English First Additional Language15115099.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Senaoane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senaoane Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,122; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.9% against Senaoane Secondary School's 63.8%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Senaoane Secondary School's 1,122; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Senaoane Secondary School's 63.8%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Senaoane Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 1,122; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Senaoane Secondary School's 63.8%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Senaoane Secondary School's 1,122; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Senaoane Secondary School's 63.8%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Senaoane Secondary School's 1,122, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senaoane Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,122, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Senaoane Secondary School's 1,122; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Senaoane Secondary School's 63.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senaoane Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,122; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senaoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senaoane Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,122; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senaoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Senaoane Secondary School's 1,122; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senaoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Senaoane Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Senaoane 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
1105, Umkhondo Street, Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
51 Chiawelo P.o Chiawelo 1818
Telephone
082 552 0214
Website
senaoanesecondary.co.za
Email
support@registerdomain.co.za
EMIS number
700111260

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Senaoane 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 Senaoane Secondary School directly, on 082 552 0214, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Senaoane Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Senaoane Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Senaoane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 63.8% 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 Senaoane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Senaoane Secondary School?
Senaoane Secondary School reported 1,122 learners and 35 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 Senaoane Secondary School?
Yes, Senaoane 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 Senaoane Secondary School's matric results like?
Senaoane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 63.8%, in 2025. That's down from 69.1% in 2023.
Is Senaoane Secondary School a public or private school?
Senaoane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Senaoane Secondary School?
You can call 082 552 0214. It is located at 1105, Umkhondo Street, Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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