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Wiseman Cele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

In Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Wiseman Cele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 99.2% pass rate.

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Wiseman Cele Secondary School

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.

1,379
Learners
50
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • School address confirmed as 1699 David Webster & Pat Molawa St, Tshepisong, Roodepoort, 1724 (City of Johannesburg metro).
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231891597.0%
202513113099.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Wiseman Cele Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics423583.3%
Mathematical Literacy14113696.5%
Physical Sciences372875.7%
Life Sciences16115696.9%
Accounting77100.0%
Business Studies2222100.0%
Economics2222100.0%
Geography103103100.0%
History5858100.0%
English First Additional Language183183100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Wiseman Cele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wiseman Cele Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,379; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Wiseman Cele Secondary School's 99.2%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Wiseman Cele Secondary School, 1,997 compared with 1,379, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wiseman Cele Secondary School, at 1,901 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wiseman Cele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wiseman Cele Secondary School, at 1,861 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Wiseman Cele Secondary School's 99.2%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to Wiseman Cele Secondary School, with 1,846 learners against 1,379; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Wiseman Cele Secondary School's 99.2%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Wiseman Cele Secondary School's 1,379, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wiseman Cele Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,379; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Wiseman Cele Secondary School's 99.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Wiseman Cele Secondary School's 1,379; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wiseman Cele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Wiseman Cele Secondary School's 1,379; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wiseman Cele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wiseman Cele Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,379; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wiseman Cele 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 Wiseman Cele Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1699, David Webster & Pat Molawa, Tshepisong, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
1724
Telephone
082 557 3347
EMIS number
700400238

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wiseman Cele 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 Wiseman Cele Secondary School directly, on 082 557 3347, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wiseman Cele 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 Wiseman Cele Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Wiseman Cele Secondary School's 99.2% 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 Wiseman Cele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Wiseman Cele Secondary School?
Wiseman Cele Secondary School reported 1,379 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Wiseman Cele Secondary School?
Yes, Wiseman Cele 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 Wiseman Cele Secondary School's matric results like?
Wiseman Cele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.2%, in 2025. That's up from 7% in 2023.
Is Wiseman Cele Secondary School a public or private school?
Wiseman Cele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wiseman Cele Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 3347. It is located at 1699, David Webster & Pat Molawa, Tshepisong, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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