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Tokelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Evaton, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (3 circuit)

Tokelo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Evaton, Vereeniging. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.1% pass rate.

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

In Evaton, Vereeniging, Tokelo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

620
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tokelo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Tokelo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tokelo Secondary School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231189681.4%
2024966365.6%
2025675785.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tokelo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics19526.3%
Mathematical Literacy776077.9%
Physical Sciences19421.1%
Life Sciences461839.1%
Business Studies201470.0%
Economics66100.0%
Geography634368.3%
History574273.7%
English First Additional Language9696100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Tokelo Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tokelo Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tokelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tokelo Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 620; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Tokelo Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tokelo Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tokelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Tokelo Secondary School's 620; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Tokelo Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Tokelo Secondary School's 620; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Tokelo Secondary School's 85.1%.

Vereeniging

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

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Tokelo Secondary School's 620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tokelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tokelo Secondary School, 1,611 compared with 620; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Tokelo Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tokelo Secondary School, 1,588 compared with 620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tokelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tokelo Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 620; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Tokelo Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • General Smuts High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,405 learners against Tokelo Secondary School's 620; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Tokelo Secondary School's 85.1%.
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 Tokelo Secondary School for 2027

Tokelo 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
21, Selbourne, Small Farms, Evaton, Vereeniging
Postal
X02 Mafatsana 1981
Telephone
016 596 5071
EMIS number
700321604

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tokelo 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 Tokelo Secondary School directly, on 016 596 5071, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tokelo 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 Tokelo Secondary School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Tokelo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.1% is lower than THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Tokelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tokelo Secondary School?
Tokelo Secondary School reported 620 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Tokelo Secondary School?
Yes, Tokelo 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 Tokelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Tokelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.1%, in 2025. That's up from 81.4% in 2023.
Is Tokelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Tokelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tokelo Secondary School?
You can call 016 596 5071. It is located at 21, Selbourne, Small Farms, Evaton, Vereeniging.
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