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Willowmead Secondary School

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

In Lenasia, Johannesburg, Willowmead Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It currently teaches around 1,998 learners.

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

Willowmead Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Lenasia, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,998
Learners
68
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Willowmead 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 Willowmead Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Willowmead Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Willowmead Secondary School's 1,998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowmead Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is a similar size to Willowmead Secondary School, with 2,715 learners against 1,998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowmead Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Willowmead Secondary School, at 2,306 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Willowmead Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willowmead Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School sits in roughly the same size range as Willowmead Secondary School, at 2,274 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willowmead Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Willowmead Secondary School, at 2,194 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willowmead Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Willowmead Secondary School's 1,998, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Willowmead Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,998; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willowmead Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Willowmead Secondary School's 1,998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowmead Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Willowmead Secondary School's 1,998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowmead Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Willowmead Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowmead 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 Willowmead Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Willowmead 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
4864, Witwatersrand Street, Lenasia South Ext 4, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Postal
P. O. Box 1700 Kiasha Park 1829
Telephone
082 553 3155
EMIS number
700110767

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Willowmead 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 Willowmead Secondary School directly, on 082 553 3155, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Willowmead 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 Willowmead Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Willowmead Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Willowmead Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Willowmead Secondary School?
Willowmead Secondary School reported 1,998 learners and 68 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Willowmead Secondary School?
Yes, Willowmead 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 Willowmead Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Willowmead Secondary School.
Is Willowmead Secondary School a public or private school?
Willowmead Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Willowmead Secondary School?
You can call 082 553 3155. It is located at 4864, Witwatersrand Street, Lenasia South Ext 4, Lenasia, Johannesburg.
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