Overview
Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Cloverdene, Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,543 learners and is staffed by 48 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 32:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q4. It falls within the Ekurhuleni North education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 91.0% (171 of 188 candidates).
Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School Matric Performance
Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 81.3% in 2023 to 91.0% in 2025 (188 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 188 | 171 | 91.0% |
| 2024 | 186 | 169 | 90.9% |
| 2023 | 176 | 143 | 81.3% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: CHIEF A. LUTHULI PARK SEC SCHOOL (8400643).
Subject pass rates
Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 90.2%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Life Sciences was the weakest at 69.2%. 2 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL), Economics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 29 |
70.7%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 148 | 142 |
95.9%
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| Physical Sciences | 36 | 26 |
72.2%
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| Life Sciences | 104 | 72 |
69.2%
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| English (FAL) | 189 | 189 |
100.0%
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| Accounting | 29 | 25 |
86.2%
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| Business Studies | 85 | 68 |
80.0%
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| Economics | 29 | 29 |
100.0%
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| Geography | 104 | 101 |
97.1%
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| History | 124 | 121 |
97.6%
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Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 28 other secondary schools in Benoni.
Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 5.5 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Chief a. Luthuli 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 Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School for 2027?
Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Cloverdene, Chief a. Luthuli Park, Gauteng, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,543 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 081 732 7391.
Is Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School a no-fee school?
Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School is classified no-fee under Q4 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Cloverdene, Chief a. Luthuli Park, Gauteng. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Q4 classification places Chief a. Luthuli Park 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.
How to apply
Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School accepts applications via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School in the Ekurhuleni North education district. The steps and documents required for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School
Call 081 732 7391 to confirm whether Chief a. Luthuli 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 Chief a. Luthuli 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
Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q4), 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 Chief a. Luthuli 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 Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School for the next school year?
Chief a. Luthuli 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 081 732 7391 to confirm openings in the Ekurhuleni North district.
What documents do I need to apply at Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School?
When applying to Chief a. Luthuli 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 Chief a. Luthuli Park Secondary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 081 732 7391.