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Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vlakfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Vlakfontein, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 86.6% pass rate.

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Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vlakfontein, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,065
Learners
39
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, Tshepo Ya Rona 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 Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 127 matric candidates from Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023926671.7%
20241129181.3%
202512711086.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics331236.4%
Mathematical Literacy796886.1%
Physical Sciences191052.6%
Life Sciences513262.7%
Accounting141178.6%
Business Studies2121100.0%
Economics211885.7%
Geography918290.1%
History726894.4%
English First Additional Language112112100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School, 2,715 compared with 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 1,065; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.9% against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 86.6%).
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 1,065; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School, 2,194 compared with 1,065; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 86.6%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 1,065, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,065; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepo Ya Rona 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 Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tshepo Ya Rona 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
4092, Long Claw Road, Vlakfontein Extension 3, Vlakfontein, Johannesburg
Postal
0 0 2200
Telephone
068 329 8001
EMIS number
700400522

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshepo Ya Rona 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 Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School directly, on 068 329 8001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshepo Ya Rona 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 Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's 86.6% 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 Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School?
Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School reported 1,065 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School?
Yes, Tshepo Ya Rona 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 Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. That's up from 71.7% in 2023.
Is Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School?
You can call 068 329 8001. It is located at 4092, Long Claw Road, Vlakfontein Extension 3, Vlakfontein, Johannesburg.
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