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Tswelopele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ivory Park, Midrand, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

Tswelopele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ivory Park, Midrand. Its last matric group achieved a 71.2% pass rate.

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Tswelopele Secondary School

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

Located in Ivory Park, Midrand, Tswelopele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,960
Learners
53
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tswelopele Secondary School entered 219 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 71.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318912465.6%
202418514678.9%
202521915671.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tswelopele Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics814555.6%
Mathematical Literacy10610498.1%
Physical Sciences764761.8%
Life Sciences14311278.3%
Agricultural Sciences484287.5%
Accounting441534.1%
Business Studies444193.2%
Economics443272.7%
Geography959094.7%
History656498.5%
English First Additional Language187187100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Tswelopele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Tswelopele Secondary School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Tswelopele Secondary School's 71.2%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Tswelopele Secondary School, with 2,591 learners against 1,960; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.4% against Tswelopele Secondary School's 71.2%.
  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tswelopele Secondary School, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Tswelopele Secondary School's 71.2%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Tswelopele Secondary School, at 2,531 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Tswelopele Secondary School, with 2,515 learners against 1,960; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Tswelopele Secondary School's 71.2%.

Midrand

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

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Tswelopele Secondary School's 1,960; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswelopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Secondary School, 2,818 compared with 1,960; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswelopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mikateka Primary School is a similar size to Tswelopele Secondary School, with 2,508 learners against 1,960; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswelopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • David Makhubo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tswelopele Secondary School, at 2,363 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olifantsfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tswelopele Secondary School, at 2,140 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswelopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Tswelopele Secondary School for 2027

Tswelopele 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
3915, Algeria Road, Tswelopele Extension 6, Ivory Park, Midrand
Telephone
011 730 8113
EMIS number
700400400

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tswelopele 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 Tswelopele Secondary School directly, on 011 730 8113, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tswelopele 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 Tswelopele Secondary School the best school in Midrand?
Tswelopele Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 71.2%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Midrand besides Tswelopele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Midrand, including Kanana Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tswelopele Secondary School?
Tswelopele Secondary School reported 1,960 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Tswelopele Secondary School?
Yes, Tswelopele 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 Tswelopele Secondary School's matric results like?
Tswelopele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.2%, in 2025. That's up from 65.6% in 2023.
Is Tswelopele Secondary School a public or private school?
Tswelopele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tswelopele Secondary School?
You can call 011 730 8113. It is located at 3915, Algeria Road, Tswelopele Extension 6, Ivory Park, Midrand.
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