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Strauss Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Strauss Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bronkhorstspruit. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Strauss Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Strauss Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bronkhorstspruit. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,522
Learners
48
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Strauss 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 Strauss Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 230 matric candidates from Strauss Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 79.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314112790.1%
202416514889.7%
202523018379.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Strauss Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics473268.1%
Mathematical Literacy11811395.8%
Physical Sciences453577.8%
Life Sciences906875.6%
Accounting252392.0%
Business Studies706187.1%
Economics252184.0%
Geography959498.9%
History504692.0%
English First Additional Language165165100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng North district with Strauss Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Strauss Secondary School's 1,522; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strauss Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Strauss Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 1,522; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.7% against Strauss Secondary School's 79.6%).
  • Lesedi Secondary School is a similar size to Strauss Secondary School, with 1,998 learners against 1,522; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.6% against Strauss Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Chokoe Primary School is a similar size to Strauss Secondary School, with 1,769 learners against 1,522; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strauss Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School is a similar size to Strauss Secondary School, with 1,720 learners against 1,522; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strauss Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bronkhorstspruit

Zooming into Bronkhorstspruit, here are 5 other schools to compare against Strauss Secondary School.

  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School is a similar size to Strauss Secondary School, with 1,720 learners against 1,522; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strauss Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dan Kutumela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Strauss Secondary School, at 1,658 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Strauss Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School is a similar size to Strauss Secondary School, with 1,630 learners against 1,522; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strauss Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sihluziwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Strauss Secondary School, at 1,516 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strauss Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lingitjhudu Secondary School is a similar size to Strauss Secondary School, with 1,380 learners against 1,522; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Strauss Secondary School's 79.6%.
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 Strauss Secondary School for 2027

Strauss 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
1106, Section F, Ekangala, Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit
Postal
43 Bronkhorstspruit 1020
Telephone
013 604 3170
EMIS number
700922475

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Strauss 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 Strauss Secondary School directly, on 013 604 3170, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Strauss 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 Strauss Secondary School the best school in Bronkhorstspruit?
On the numbers that are published, Strauss Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.6% is lower than LINGITJHUDU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bronkhorstspruit besides Strauss Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bronkhorstspruit, including Bronkhorstspruit Primary School.
How big are the classes at Strauss Secondary School?
Strauss Secondary School reported 1,522 learners and 48 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 Strauss Secondary School?
Yes, Strauss 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 Strauss Secondary School's matric results like?
Strauss Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.6%, in 2025. That's down from 90.1% in 2023.
Is Strauss Secondary School a public or private school?
Strauss Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Strauss Secondary School?
You can call 013 604 3170. It is located at 1106, Section F, Ekangala, Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit.
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