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Sunrise Secondary School

Public secondary school · Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Sunrise Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Randburg, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.2%.

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

1,842
Learners
55
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, Sunrise 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 Sunrise Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 281 matric candidates from Sunrise Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317416796.0%
202417115791.8%
202528127698.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sunrise Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics413073.2%
Mathematical Literacy13011487.7%
Physical Sciences373594.6%
Life Sciences928289.1%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies797797.5%
Economics796177.2%
Geography929198.9%
History5555100.0%
English First Additional Language171171100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Sunrise Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Sunrise Secondary School's 1,842, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Sunrise Secondary School's 1,842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunrise Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Sunrise Secondary School's 1,842, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sunrise Secondary School, at 2,517 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunrise Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is a similar size to Sunrise Secondary School, with 2,447 learners against 1,842, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Sunrise Secondary School's 1,842, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunrise Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,842; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Sunrise Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Sunrise Secondary School's 1,842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunrise Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Sunrise Secondary School's 1,842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunrise Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunrise Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunrise 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 Sunrise Secondary School for 2027

Sunrise 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
1071, Cnr. Humbulani Street And Ngonyama Street, Diepsloot Ext 5, Randburg, Johannesburg
Postal
N/A Diepsloot 2189
Telephone
011 464 5052
EMIS number
700400517

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sunrise 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 Sunrise Secondary School directly, on 011 464 5052, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sunrise 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 Sunrise Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Sunrise Secondary School's 98.2% 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 Sunrise Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sunrise Secondary School?
Sunrise Secondary School reported 1,842 learners and 55 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 Sunrise Secondary School?
Yes, Sunrise 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 Sunrise Secondary School's matric results like?
Sunrise Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96% since 2023.
Is Sunrise Secondary School a public or private school?
Sunrise Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sunrise Secondary School?
You can call 011 464 5052. It is located at 1071, Cnr. Humbulani Street And Ngonyama Street, Diepsloot Ext 5, Randburg, Johannesburg.
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