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Springs Secondary School

Public secondary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Springs Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Springs. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.2%.

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

In Springs, Springs Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,050
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Address: 67 Honeysuckle Drive, Bakerton, Springs, Gauteng (per the school's own official website).
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Springs Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Springs 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, 180 matric candidates from Springs Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314213393.7%
202417616996.0%
202518016692.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Springs Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics443988.6%
Mathematical Literacy13413298.5%
Physical Sciences333297.0%
Life Sciences736386.3%
Accounting272592.6%
Business Studies535094.3%
Economics675683.6%
Geography8989100.0%
History686494.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Springs Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springs Secondary School, 1,918 compared with 1,050; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Springs Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Springs Secondary School's 1,050; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Springs Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Springs Secondary School's 1,050; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Springs Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Springs Secondary School's 1,050; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Springs Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Springs Secondary School's 1,050; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Springs Secondary School's 92.2%.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against Springs Secondary School's 1,050; is a public primary school, a different phase than Springs Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester teaches considerably more learners than Springs Secondary School, 1,566 compared with 1,050; is a public primary school, a different phase than Springs Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springs Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 1,050; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72% against Springs Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springs Secondary School, 1,511 compared with 1,050; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.3% against Springs Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Primary School Werda sits in roughly the same size range as Springs Secondary School, at 1,467 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Springs Secondary School; 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 Springs Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Springs 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
67, Honeysuckle Drive, Bakerton, Springs, Springs
Postal
679 Springs 1560
Telephone
011 733 4566
Email
info@springs-secondary.org.za
EMIS number
700350041

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Springs 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 Springs Secondary School directly, on 011 733 4566, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Springs 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 Springs Secondary School the best school in Springs?
On the numbers that are published, Springs Secondary School's 92.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KENNETH MASEKELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 81.3%.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides Springs Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Springs Secondary School?
Springs Secondary School reported 1,050 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Springs Secondary School?
Yes, Springs 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 Springs Secondary School's matric results like?
Springs Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.7% since 2023.
Is Springs Secondary School a public or private school?
Springs Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Springs Secondary School?
You can call 011 733 4566. It is located at 67, Honeysuckle Drive, Bakerton, Springs, Springs.
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