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Vuwani Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Vuwani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Vuwani Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Vuwani Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

2,678
Learners
85
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Vuwani 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 Vuwani Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vuwani Secondary School entered 421 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202333428785.9%
202443633977.8%
202542134581.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vuwani Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Economics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1097770.6%
Mathematical Literacy33129187.9%
Physical Sciences995858.6%
Life Sciences26614353.8%
Accounting393897.4%
Business Studies11110695.5%
Economics3939100.0%
Geography37630480.9%
History30224581.1%
English First Additional Language440440100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Vuwani Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • High School President is a similar size to Vuwani Secondary School, with 2,371 learners against 2,678; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Vuwani Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is a similar size to Vuwani Secondary School, with 2,256 learners against 2,678; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Vuwani Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Vuwani Secondary School, with 1,987 learners against 2,678; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Vuwani Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Vuwani Secondary School, with 1,952 learners against 2,678, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Faranani Primary School is a similar size to Vuwani Secondary School, with 1,926 learners against 2,678; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuwani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vuwani Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuwani Secondary School, at 2,936 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Vuwani Secondary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,678; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Vuwani Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuwani Secondary School, at 2,892 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuwani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuwani Secondary School, at 2,888 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuwani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuwani Secondary School, at 2,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuwani 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 Vuwani Secondary School for 2027

Vuwani 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
3346, Fundudzi, Tshiawelo, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 44 Tshiawelo 1818
Telephone
011 984 9418
EMIS number
700111450

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Online

Website and social media

vuwanisecondary.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vuwani 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 Vuwani Secondary School directly, on 011 984 9418, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vuwani 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 Vuwani Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Vuwani Secondary School's 81.9% 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 Vuwani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vuwani Secondary School?
Vuwani Secondary School reported 2,678 learners and 85 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 Vuwani Secondary School?
Yes, Vuwani 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 Vuwani Secondary School's matric results like?
Vuwani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.9%, in 2025. That's down from 85.9% in 2023.
Is Vuwani Secondary School a public or private school?
Vuwani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vuwani Secondary School?
You can call 011 984 9418. It is located at 3346, Fundudzi, Tshiawelo, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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