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Zonkizizwe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Zonkizizwe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Germiston. Its most recent matric class posted a 77.6% pass rate.

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Zonkizizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,464
Learners
54
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Zonkizizwe 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 Zonkizizwe Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Zonkizizwe Secondary School entered 255 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.6% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325517367.8%
202416314387.7%
202525519877.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zonkizizwe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics553869.1%
Mathematical Literacy1089487.0%
Physical Sciences473983.0%
Life Sciences474289.4%
Accounting131184.6%
Business Studies555192.7%
Economics554276.4%
Geography918896.7%
History615895.1%
English First Additional Language163163100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Zonkizizwe Secondary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Zonkizizwe Secondary School's 1,464; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Zonkizizwe Secondary School's 77.6%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Zonkizizwe Secondary School, 2,533 compared with 1,464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonkizizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zonkizizwe Secondary School, 2,474 compared with 1,464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonkizizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zonkizizwe Secondary School, 2,471 compared with 1,464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonkizizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Zonkizizwe Secondary School's 1,464; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Zonkizizwe Secondary School's 77.6%.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zonkizizwe Secondary School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zonkizizwe Secondary School, 2,503 compared with 1,464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonkizizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Zonkizizwe Secondary School's 1,464; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Zonkizizwe Secondary School's 77.6%.
  • Alston Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zonkizizwe Secondary School, 2,414 compared with 1,464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonkizizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Zonkizizwe Secondary School's 1,464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonkizizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Zonkizizwe Secondary School, 2,364 compared with 1,464, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Zonkizizwe Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Zonkizizwe 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
5051, Extention 1, Zonkizizwe, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
5057 Extension 1 Katlehong 1431
Telephone
010 592 2229
EMIS number
700400122

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zonkizizwe 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 Zonkizizwe Secondary School directly, on 010 592 2229, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zonkizizwe 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 Zonkizizwe Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
On the numbers that are published, Zonkizizwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.6% is lower than EDEN-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL's 93.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Zonkizizwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zonkizizwe Secondary School?
Zonkizizwe Secondary School reported 1,464 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Zonkizizwe Secondary School?
Yes, Zonkizizwe 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 Zonkizizwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Zonkizizwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.6%, in 2025. That's up from 67.8% in 2023.
Is Zonkizizwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Zonkizizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zonkizizwe Secondary School?
You can call 010 592 2229. It is located at 5051, Extention 1, Zonkizizwe, Germiston, Germiston.
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