Overview
Windmill Park Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Boksburg, Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 3,023 learners and is staffed by 89 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Ekurhuleni South education district and achieved a moderate 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 72.1% (300 of 416 candidates).
Windmill Park Secondary School Matric Performance
Windmill Park Secondary School's NSC pass rate has declined over the past 3 years, from 81.1% in 2023 to 72.1% in 2025 (416 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 416 | 300 | 72.1% |
| 2024 | 400 | 321 | 80.3% |
| 2023 | 302 | 245 | 81.1% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: WINDMILLPARK SEC SCHOOL (8400139).
Subject pass rates
Windmill Park Secondary School offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 76.8%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Accounting was the weakest at 34.6%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 4 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 91 | 45 |
49.5%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 330 | 252 |
76.4%
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| Physical Sciences | 74 | 43 |
58.1%
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| Life Sciences | 242 | 143 |
59.1%
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| English (FAL) | 297 | 297 |
100.0%
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| Accounting | 26 | 9 |
34.6%
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| Business Studies | 148 | 90 |
60.8%
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| Economics | 26 | 20 |
76.9%
|
| Geography | 308 | 268 |
87.0%
|
| History | 200 | 170 |
85.0%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 15 other secondary schools in Boksburg.
Windmill Park Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 15.7 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Windmill Park 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 Windmill Park Secondary School for 2027?
Windmill Park Secondary School is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Boksburg, Windmill Park, Gauteng, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 3,023 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 082 556 7945.
Is Windmill Park Secondary School a no-fee school?
Windmill Park Secondary School is classified no-fee under Q2 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Boksburg, Windmill Park, Gauteng. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Windmill Park Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q2 public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in the Ekurhuleni South district, Windmill Park Secondary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Windmill Park Secondary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Windmill Park Secondary School. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Ekurhuleni South education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Windmill Park Secondary School
Call 082 556 7945 to confirm whether Windmill Park Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Windmill Park Secondary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Windmill Park Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Windmill Park Secondary School.
- 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 Windmill Park Secondary School for the next school year?
Windmill Park Secondary School processes applications online via the GDE Online Admissions. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 082 556 7945 to confirm openings in the Ekurhuleni South district.
What documents do I need to apply at Windmill Park Secondary School?
When applying to Windmill Park Secondary School, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by Windmill Park Secondary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 082 556 7945.