Secondary Public No Fee Q4

Bokamoso Secondary School

Kempton Park, Gauteng

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Learners (2025)
1,882
Educators (2025)
56
Learner : Educator
33.6:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
81.0%
About this school

Overview

Bokamoso Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Kempton Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,882 learners and is staffed by 56 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q4. It falls within the Ekurhuleni North education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 81.0% (170 of 210 candidates).

EMIS
700260646
Phase
Secondary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q4
Learners (2025)
1,882
Province
Gauteng
National Senior Certificate

Bokamoso Secondary School Matric Performance

Since 2023, Bokamoso Secondary School has improved, moving from a 74.9% pass rate to 81.0% in 2025, the most recent year, 210 learners sat the exam.

YearWroteAchievedPass rate
2025 210 170 81.0%
2024 258 179 69.4%
2023 235 176 74.9%

Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: BOKAMOSO SECONDARY SCHOOL (8260646).

2025 NSC subjects

Subject pass rates

Bokamoso Secondary School offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 85.0%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 52.2%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 2 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics, Physical Sciences).

SubjectWroteAchieved2025 pass rate
Mathematics 69 36
52.2%
Mathematical Literacy 141 128
90.8%
Physical Sciences 67 40
59.7%
Life Sciences 67 57
85.1%
English (FAL) 210 210
100.0%
Accounting 24 18
75.0%
Business Studies 143 121
84.6%
Economics 18 14
77.8%
Geography 175 148
84.6%
History 115 103
89.6%
Mathematics 52.2%
69 wrote · 36 achieved
Mathematical Literacy 90.8%
141 wrote · 128 achieved
Physical Sciences 59.7%
67 wrote · 40 achieved
Life Sciences 85.1%
67 wrote · 57 achieved
English (FAL) 100.0%
210 wrote · 210 achieved
Accounting 75.0%
24 wrote · 18 achieved
Business Studies 84.6%
143 wrote · 121 achieved
Economics 77.8%
18 wrote · 14 achieved
Geography 84.6%
175 wrote · 148 achieved
History 89.6%
115 wrote · 103 achieved
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 12 other secondary schools in Kempton Park.

2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
81.0%
Bokamoso Secondary School
89.3%
Area average
Ranks 10th of 11
Bokamoso Secondary School
Area average

Bokamoso Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 8.3 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
33.6:1
vs 27.0:1 area average
Ranks 12th of 13
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Bokamoso Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.

Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Bokamoso Secondary School for 2027?

Tuition at Bokamoso Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q4) by the Department of Basic Education in the Ekurhuleni North district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 011 026 7615 for specifics.

Is Bokamoso Secondary School a no-fee school?

Yes, Bokamoso Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q4), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Ekurhuleni North district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,882 learners.

What is the quintile of Bokamoso Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?

Q4 classification places Bokamoso Secondary School among schools that charge moderate fees in the Ekurhuleni North district. The exact amount is set by the SGB each year based on the school's operational needs.

Admissions

How to apply

Applications to Bokamoso Secondary School for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are submitted via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Bokamoso Secondary School in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Gauteng.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Bokamoso Secondary School

    Call 011 026 7615 to confirm whether Bokamoso Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Bokamoso Secondary School as a preferred school.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Bokamoso Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q4), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Bokamoso Secondary School.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
  • Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Bokamoso Secondary School for the next school year?

To apply to Bokamoso Secondary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Bokamoso Secondary School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Bokamoso Secondary School via phone 011 026 7615.

What documents do I need to apply at Bokamoso Secondary School?

Bokamoso Secondary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Bokamoso Secondary School (phone 011 026 7615) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
583, Star Street Makhulong Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park
Postal address
1504 Tembisa Post Office 1632
Telephone
011 026 7615
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
700260646
Circuit
4
Ward
79700005.0
Local municipality
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
District municipality
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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