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Umqhele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Umqhele Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Midrand, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 83.3% pass rate.

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

In Midrand, Johannesburg, Umqhele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,169
Learners
67
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umqhele Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Umqhele Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 263 matric candidates from Umqhele Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323919079.5%
202428624284.6%
202526321983.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umqhele Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.7% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics663857.6%
Mathematical Literacy16714083.8%
Physical Sciences564682.1%
Life Sciences1037572.8%
Accounting302480.0%
Business Studies302790.0%
Economics733446.6%
Geography15914389.9%
History1049793.3%
English First Additional Language28828799.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Umqhele Secondary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Umqhele Secondary School's 2,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Umqhele Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Umqhele Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Umqhele Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Umqhele Secondary School, at 2,818 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Umqhele Secondary School, at 2,781 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Umqhele Secondary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,169, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Umqhele Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Umqhele Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Umqhele Secondary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Umqhele Secondary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Umqhele Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele 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 Umqhele Secondary School for 2027

Because Umqhele Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
12017, St Augustine Street, Ivorypark, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
848 Olifantsfontein 1665
Telephone
082 600 7342
EMIS number
700261420

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umqhele 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 Umqhele Secondary School directly, on 082 600 7342, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umqhele 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 Umqhele Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Umqhele Secondary School's 83.3% 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 Umqhele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Umqhele Secondary School?
Umqhele Secondary School reported 2,169 learners and 67 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Umqhele Secondary School?
Yes, Umqhele 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 Umqhele Secondary School's matric results like?
Umqhele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 79.5% in 2023.
Is Umqhele Secondary School a public or private school?
Umqhele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umqhele Secondary School?
You can call 082 600 7342. It is located at 12017, St Augustine Street, Ivorypark, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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