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Sizwe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Elandsfontein, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (1 circuit)

Sizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elandsfontein, Germiston. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.9%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sizwe Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Elandsfontein, Germiston, Sizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,467
Learners
44
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sizwe Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Sizwe Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 209 matric candidates from Sizwe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317512571.4%
202417514582.9%
202520916578.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sizwe Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322268.8%
Mathematical Literacy14612887.7%
Physical Sciences292586.2%
Life Sciences593762.7%
Accounting17847.1%
Business Studies927884.8%
Economics543768.5%
Geography867587.2%
History937782.8%
English First Additional Language119119100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Sizwe Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwe Secondary School, 2,593 compared with 1,467; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Sizwe Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwe Secondary School, 2,591 compared with 1,467; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Sizwe Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwe Secondary School, 2,575 compared with 1,467; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Sizwe Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Sizwe Secondary School's 1,467, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Sizwe Secondary School's 1,467; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Sizwe Secondary School's 78.9%.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Sizwe Secondary School's 1,467; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwe Secondary School, 2,435 compared with 1,467; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Sizwe Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against Sizwe Secondary School's 1,467; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwe Secondary School, 2,364 compared with 1,467; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Sizwe Secondary School's 1,467, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Sizwe Secondary School for 2027

Sizwe Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Cnr Hattingh And Kennis Street, , Elandsfontein, Germiston
Postal
P.o Box 54 Isando 1600
Telephone
010 015 5306
EMIS number
700261222

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sizwe 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 Sizwe Secondary School directly, on 010 015 5306, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sizwe 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 Sizwe Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
On the numbers that are published, Sizwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.9% is lower than EDEN-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL's 93.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Sizwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sizwe Secondary School?
Sizwe Secondary School reported 1,467 learners and 44 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 Sizwe Secondary School?
Yes, Sizwe 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 Sizwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Sizwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.9%, in 2025. That's up from 71.4% in 2023.
Is Sizwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Sizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sizwe Secondary School?
You can call 010 015 5306. It is located at 1, Cnr Hattingh And Kennis Street, , Elandsfontein, Germiston.
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