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Topaz Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

Topaz Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lenasia, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 81.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Topaz Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lenasia, Johannesburg, Topaz Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,191
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Topaz 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 Topaz Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 175 learners from Topaz Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315111878.1%
202411610287.9%
202517514281.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Topaz Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 98.2% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics382360.5%
Mathematical Literacy797291.1%
Physical Sciences211676.2%
Life Sciences605795.0%
Accounting171694.1%
Business Studies575698.2%
Geography1009292.0%
History393897.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Topaz Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Topaz Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,191; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.9% against Topaz Secondary School's 81.1%).
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Topaz Secondary School's 1,191; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Topaz Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Topaz Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 1,191; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Topaz Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Topaz Secondary School's 1,191; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Topaz Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Topaz Secondary School's 1,191, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Topaz Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,191, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Topaz Secondary School's 1,191; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Topaz Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Topaz Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,191; is a public primary school, a different phase than Topaz Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Topaz Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,191; is a public primary school, a different phase than Topaz Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Topaz Secondary School's 1,191; is a public primary school, a different phase than Topaz Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Topaz Secondary School for 2027

Topaz 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
7149, Topaaz Street, Lenasia, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 620 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 852 6412
EMIS number
700110320

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Topaz 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 Topaz Secondary School directly, on 011 852 6412, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Topaz 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 Topaz Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Topaz Secondary School's 81.1% 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 Topaz Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Topaz Secondary School?
Topaz Secondary School reported 1,191 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Topaz Secondary School?
Yes, Topaz 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 Topaz Secondary School's matric results like?
Topaz Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.1% since 2023.
Is Topaz Secondary School a public or private school?
Topaz Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Topaz Secondary School?
You can call 011 852 6412. It is located at 7149, Topaaz Street, Lenasia, Lenasia, Johannesburg.
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