Overview
Masisebenze Comprehensive School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,531 learners and is staffed by 79 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 90.5% (209 of 231 candidates).
Masisebenze Comprehensive School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Masisebenze Comprehensive School has improved, moving from a 74.8% pass rate to 90.5% in 2025, the most recent year, 231 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 231 | 209 | 90.5% |
| 2024 | 261 | 176 | 67.4% |
| 2023 | 282 | 211 | 74.8% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: MASISEBENZE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (8261065).
Subject pass rates
Masisebenze Comprehensive School offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 89.9%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 50.6%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 79 | 40 |
50.6%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 132 | 119 |
90.2%
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| Physical Sciences | 65 | 52 |
80.0%
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| Life Sciences | 168 | 156 |
92.9%
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| English (FAL) | 232 | 232 |
100.0%
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| Accounting | 41 | 32 |
78.0%
|
| Business Studies | 41 | 39 |
95.1%
|
| Economics | 41 | 37 |
90.2%
|
| Geography | 168 | 158 |
94.0%
|
| History | 105 | 99 |
94.3%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 12 other secondary schools in Kempton Park.
Masisebenze Comprehensive School's 2025 pass rate is 2.1 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Masisebenze Comprehensive 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 Masisebenze Comprehensive School for 2027?
Tuition at Masisebenze Comprehensive 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 011 925 7784 for specifics.
Is Masisebenze Comprehensive School a no-fee school?
Yes, Masisebenze Comprehensive 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 2,531 learners.
What is the quintile of Masisebenze Comprehensive School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Quintile 4 secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Kempton Park, Tembisa, Gauteng, Masisebenze Comprehensive School receives a partial state subsidy and supplements its budget with fees set annually by the School Governing Body.
How to apply
Applications to Masisebenze Comprehensive School for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are submitted via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Masisebenze Comprehensive School in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Gauteng.
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Confirm availability with Masisebenze Comprehensive School
Call 011 925 7784 to confirm whether Masisebenze Comprehensive 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 Masisebenze Comprehensive 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
Masisebenze Comprehensive 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 Masisebenze Comprehensive 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 Masisebenze Comprehensive School for the next school year?
To apply to Masisebenze Comprehensive School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Masisebenze Comprehensive 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 Masisebenze Comprehensive School via phone 011 925 7784.
What documents do I need to apply at Masisebenze Comprehensive School?
Masisebenze Comprehensive 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 Masisebenze Comprehensive School (phone 011 925 7784) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.