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Simunye Secondary School

Public secondary school · Westonaria, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Simunye Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Westonaria, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.5% pass rate.

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Simunye Secondary School is a public secondary school in Westonaria, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,401
Learners
43
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Simunye 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 Simunye Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 108 learners from Simunye Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314110977.3%
2024816276.5%
20251088881.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Simunye Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics26934.6%
Mathematical Literacy555090.9%
Physical Sciences261453.8%
Life Sciences745270.3%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies554887.3%
Economics7685.7%
Geography746891.9%
English First Additional Language8181100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Simunye Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Simunye Secondary School's 1,401; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.5% against Simunye Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Simunye Secondary School, 2,000 compared with 1,401; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Simunye Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Simunye Secondary School's 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simunye Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Simunye Secondary School's 1,401; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Simunye Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Simunye Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simunye Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Simunye Secondary School's 81.5%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Simunye Secondary School's 1,401, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Simunye Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,401; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Simunye Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Simunye Secondary School's 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simunye Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Simunye Secondary School's 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simunye Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simunye Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simunye 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 Simunye Secondary School for 2027

Because Simunye 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
3373, Godlo Street, Bekkersdal, Westonaria, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 1314 Westonaria 1780
Telephone
082 484 2363
EMIS number
700400120

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Simunye 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 Simunye Secondary School directly, on 082 484 2363, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Simunye 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 Simunye Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Simunye Secondary School's 81.5% 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 Simunye Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Simunye Secondary School?
Simunye Secondary School reported 1,401 learners and 43 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 Simunye Secondary School?
Yes, Simunye 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 Simunye Secondary School's matric results like?
Simunye Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.5%, in 2025. That's up from 77.3% in 2023.
Is Simunye Secondary School a public or private school?
Simunye Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Simunye Secondary School?
You can call 082 484 2363. It is located at 3373, Godlo Street, Bekkersdal, Westonaria, Johannesburg.
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