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Tetelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Tetelo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Tetelo Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Tetelo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,487
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Tetelo 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 Tetelo Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 193 learners from Tetelo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316715693.4%
202417115691.2%
202519318394.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tetelo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics462554.3%
Mathematical Literacy10610498.1%
Physical Sciences453475.6%
Life Sciences13110983.2%
Accounting211885.7%
Business Studies2121100.0%
Economics211990.5%
Geography13112796.9%
History868497.7%
English First Additional Language172172100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Tetelo Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Tetelo Secondary School's 1,487; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Tetelo Secondary School's 94.8%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Tetelo Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 1,487; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Tetelo Secondary School's 94.8%).
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Tetelo Secondary School's 1,487; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Tetelo Secondary School's 94.8%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Tetelo Secondary School, with 1,987 learners against 1,487; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.9% against Tetelo Secondary School's 94.8%).
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Tetelo Secondary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,487, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Tetelo Secondary School's 1,487, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetelo Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,487; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Tetelo Secondary School's 94.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Tetelo Secondary School's 1,487; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Tetelo Secondary School's 1,487; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetelo Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,487; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetelo 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 Tetelo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tetelo 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
1027, Letsatsi Radebe Street, Protea North, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 134 Moroka 1818
Telephone
011 980 9620
Website
tetelo.weebly.com
EMIS number
700111328

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tetelo 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 Tetelo Secondary School directly, on 011 980 9620, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tetelo 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 Tetelo Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Tetelo Secondary School's 94.8% 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 Tetelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tetelo Secondary School?
Tetelo Secondary School reported 1,487 learners and 45 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 Tetelo Secondary School?
Yes, Tetelo 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 Tetelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Tetelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.4% since 2023.
Is Tetelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Tetelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tetelo Secondary School?
You can call 011 980 9620. It is located at 1027, Letsatsi Radebe Street, Protea North, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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