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Winnie Mandela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

In Tembisa, Kempton Park, Winnie Mandela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 76.4% pass rate.

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Winnie Mandela Secondary School

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

Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tembisa, Kempton Park. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

2,591
Learners
78
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Listed on the Gauteng Department of Basic Education's official 2024 No-Fee Schools list with EMIS number 700400514 and an enrolment of 2,308 learners, located in Tembisa/Kempton Park.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Winnie Mandela 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 Winnie Mandela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Confirmed: No-fee school, per the Gauteng Department of Basic Education's official 2024 No-Fee Schools list (EMIS 700400514). (source, 2024)

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Winnie Mandela Secondary School entered 402 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202331920965.5%
202427320976.6%
202540230776.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Winnie Mandela Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics644062.5%
Mathematical Literacy21016679.0%
Physical Sciences604066.7%
Life Sciences15210065.8%
Accounting302583.3%
Business Studies1099284.4%
Economics874855.2%
Geography16514286.1%
History14513593.1%
English First Additional Language274274100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Winnie Mandela Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is a similar size to Winnie Mandela Secondary School, with 2,593 learners against 2,591; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Winnie Mandela Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Unity Secondary School is a similar size to Winnie Mandela Secondary School, with 2,575 learners against 2,591; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Winnie Mandela Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is a similar size to Winnie Mandela Secondary School, with 2,531 learners against 2,591, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Winnie Mandela Secondary School, at 2,515 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Winnie Mandela Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Klopperpark Primary School is a similar size to Winnie Mandela Secondary School, with 2,503 learners against 2,591; is a public primary school, a different phase than Winnie Mandela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kempton Park

Zooming into Kempton Park, here are 5 other schools to compare against Winnie Mandela Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is a similar size to Winnie Mandela Secondary School, with 2,593 learners against 2,591; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Winnie Mandela Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Jiyana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Winnie Mandela Secondary School, at 2,334 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Winnie Mandela Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Winnie Mandela Secondary School, at 2,319 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Winnie Mandela Secondary School, at 2,254 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (74.6% against Winnie Mandela Secondary School's 76.4%).
  • Phomolong Secondary School is a similar size to Winnie Mandela Secondary School, with 2,253 learners against 2,591; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.8% against Winnie Mandela Secondary School's 76.4%.
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 Winnie Mandela Secondary School for 2027

Winnie Mandela 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
9043, Mandela Drive, Tembisa Ext 24, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Postal
783 Olifantsfontein 1665
Telephone
011 924 6263
EMIS number
700400514

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Online

Website and social media

www.winniemandelasec.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Winnie Mandela 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 Winnie Mandela Secondary School directly, on 011 924 6263, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Winnie Mandela 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 Winnie Mandela Secondary School the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, Winnie Mandela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.4% is lower than JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides Winnie Mandela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Winnie Mandela Secondary School?
Winnie Mandela Secondary School reported 2,591 learners and 78 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Winnie Mandela Secondary School?
Yes, Winnie Mandela 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 Winnie Mandela Secondary School's matric results like?
Winnie Mandela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.4%, in 2025. That's up from 65.5% in 2023.
Is Winnie Mandela Secondary School a public or private school?
Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Winnie Mandela Secondary School?
You can call 011 924 6263. It is located at 9043, Mandela Drive, Tembisa Ext 24, Tembisa, Kempton Park.
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