Public secondary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Wiseman Cele Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Wiseman Cele Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 131 matric candidates from Wiseman Cele Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 189 | 159 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 131 | 130 | 99.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Wiseman Cele Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 42 | 35 | 83.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 141 | 136 | 96.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 37 | 28 | 75.7% |
| Life Sciences | 161 | 156 | 96.9% |
| Accounting | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 103 | 103 | 100.0% |
| History | 58 | 58 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 183 | 183 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Wiseman Cele 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 Wiseman Cele Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Wiseman Cele 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.