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Siyabonga Secondary School

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

Siyabonga Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Siyabonga Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Siyabonga Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,861
Learners
62
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Siyabonga Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Siyabonga Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Siyabonga Secondary School entered 219 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320819392.8%
2024200200100.0%
2025219219100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Siyabonga Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352880.0%
Mathematical Literacy16715492.2%
Physical Sciences312993.5%
Life Sciences4040100.0%
Accounting11981.8%
Business Studies8989100.0%
Economics2424100.0%
Geography12412096.8%
History12812799.2%
English First Additional Language201201100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Siyabonga Secondary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is a similar size to Siyabonga Secondary School, with 2,274 learners against 1,861; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 100%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is a similar size to Siyabonga Secondary School, with 1,997 learners against 1,861, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is a similar size to Siyabonga Secondary School, with 1,901 learners against 1,861; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabonga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Siyabonga Secondary School, at 1,846 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 100%.
  • Moses Kotane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Siyabonga Secondary School, at 1,764 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabonga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyabonga Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,861, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Siyabonga Secondary School's 1,861; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyabonga Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,861; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabonga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyabonga Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,861; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabonga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Siyabonga Secondary School's 1,861; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabonga 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 Siyabonga Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Siyabonga 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
10216, Braamfischerville, Braamfischerville, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 342 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
010 634 2854
EMIS number
700400240

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siyabonga 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 Siyabonga Secondary School directly, on 010 634 2854, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siyabonga 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 Siyabonga Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Siyabonga Secondary School's 100% 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 Siyabonga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Siyabonga Secondary School?
Siyabonga Secondary School reported 1,861 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Siyabonga Secondary School?
Yes, Siyabonga 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 Siyabonga Secondary School's matric results like?
Siyabonga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 92.8% in 2023.
Is Siyabonga Secondary School a public or private school?
Siyabonga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siyabonga Secondary School?
You can call 010 634 2854. It is located at 10216, Braamfischerville, Braamfischerville, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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