Esokwazi Secondary School

On this article I will explain to you more about Esokwazi Secondary School declining enrolment, declining teaching staff, decreased matric pass rate, who is Shabe Jonas Matla, ratio, fees, photos, registration procedure, and more. Hoping you make fact-based 2025 school choice decision.

Quick Facts

Before diving into the technical details, let’s take a moment to review some essential basic information to ensure that this school is the right choice for your child’s admission.

Info Details
Official School Name Esokwazi Secondary School
Physical Address 151, Selbourne Road, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark
Phase Public Secondary School
Gender Mixed Gender
Special Needs No, but some some disability can be supported
EMIS Number 700320515 (Matric Exam No.: 8320515)
All details are as per The Department of Basic Education 2025 Data

Enrolment Trends

Esokwazi Secondary School had exactly 1449 learners in 2021 and by the year 2022, 132 families sadly pulled their learners out of the school. Finally in 2023, we see 31 more families registering their learners to this school.

Observation: enrolment is sadly declining. More and more families are pulling their kids out of the school.

Teaching Staff Resignation Trend

As previously discussed with enrolment trends, it’s also important for potential parents to know about Esokwazi Secondary School teacher retention—whether teachers tend to stay long-term at the school or if there are frequent resignations and new hires.

Esokwazi Secondary School had 50 teachers by the year 2021. The year 2022, we see 5 teaching staff leaving the school. The year 2023, 4 more teaching staff got employed at the school. Teacher to learner ration for Esokwazi Secondary School is 1:28, One teacher is responsible for 28 learners.

What is causing the declining number of teachers at Esokwazi Secondary School?

It is difficult to explain the declining teaching staff for a school such as this, I mean who doesn’t want to work at Vanderbijlpark, more so for Esokwazi Secondary School. However, this may signal dissatisfaction or better opportunities elsewhere. This leads to heavier workloads for remaining teachers, which can hurt education quality and morale.

Esokwazi Secondary School Principal

The 2023 principal of Esokwazi Secondary School is Shabe Jonas Matla, and at the same time the school is going through declining enrolment trend, declining teaching staff and decreased pass rate. Perhaps let us also look at the principal or headteacher stability over the years.

  • 2025: We hope the principal continues to be Shabe Jonas Matla
  • 2024: Shabe Jonas Matla
  • 2023: Shabe Jonas Matla
  • 2022: A.C. Libate
  • 2021: A.C. Libate

Pass Rate

The 2023 Esokwazi Secondary School pass rate is decreased to 73,9% as compared to 82,8% in 2022. This resulted in Esokwazi Secondary School Ranking No.: 295 in 2023 within the province (below General Smuts High School that is currently ranking No.: 294, then followed by Hoerskool Westonaria at No.: 296 and Itirele-Zenzele Comprehensive School ranking No.: 297.

The school pass rate is decreased.

Application Process

GDE Registration is now open for the year 2025 to all learners wanting admission for Grade 1/8 by next year. Parents can now apply to secure space for their child’s admission from Thursday, 11 July, at 8h00 and will close on Monday, 12 August 2024, at midnight.

The registrations for other Grades (besides Grade 1/8) is handled directly by the school administration team, whereas Grade 1/8 applications are through the GDE.

When registering your child via an Application Form, you visit the school or download the form via the school website. The school will carefully assess the number of (internal) students who have advanced from the previous grade PLUS those who may need to repeat the class. Only then, New (external) applications will be accepted, and there might be a waiting list to ensure a fair and organised process.

To register for Grade 1/8 at this school, you have to go the GDE route. We have compiled a list of GDE Admission Walk-in Centres for those who prefer physical applications and to receive safe assistance in applying for their children.

Below is the GDE route to register for Grade 1/8.

Total time 10 minutes

1. Visit GDE website

GDE-addmission-https-www.gdeadmissions.gov_.za

Go to the GDE website and click on the “Login” link at the top-right of the page.

2. Create account

GDE Admission

If you are a first-time user, you will need to create an account by providing your name, email address, and password. If you already have an account, simply log in.

3. Select Grade

Select the Grade corresponding to the learner’s anticipated level for the upcoming academic year.

4. Provide personal and educational information

Please complete the necessary fields with personal and educational information about the learner, including their name, age, gender, and parents contact details.

5. Select a school

Select your preferred school as your first option, then you can choose up to four schools in order of preference to make a total of 5 selection.

6. Upload supporting documents & Click Submit

You will need to upload supporting documents such as:
​i. Parents/ legal guardian Identity Document
ii. Proof of home/ work address
iii. Child birth certificate
iv. Clinic card for Grade 1 applications
v. Current school academic report card for Grade 8 applications​

Other medical informations like allergies, medication times and other, will have to be given to the school after a successful admission.

Once you have completed all the required fields and uploaded the necessary documents, submit your application by clicking “submit” button. We advice that all your documents be in PDF format.

7. Check Application Status & Accept Placement

You can check the status of your application on the GDE online admissions website. The GDE will notify you via email or SMS if your application is successful or if further documentation is required.

If your application is successful and your child is allocated a place at a school, you will need to accept the placement within the given timeframe.

8. Appeal the decision (if necessary)

If your child is not allocated a place at your preferred school or any of your preferences, you can appeal the decision by following the instructions on the GDE online admissions website.

Esokwazi Secondary School Fees 2025

This school is graded as a No fee school, Quantile: Q2

Every public school can set its own fee structure or raise funds based on its expenses and needs. However, the Department of Basic Education provides funding to public schools based on their quintile levels. The figures seem to be as follows:

Quantile LevelAnnual Amount per Learner (ZAR)
1R1,602.00
2R1,602.00
3R1,602.00
4 (No fee school)R1,602.00
4 (Fee paying school)R803.00
5 (No fee school)R1,602.00
5 (Fee paying school)R803.00
Public School Quantile funding

Key Points

  • Quantile 1 to 3: All schools in these quantiles receive R1,602 per learner annually.
  • Quantile 4: Schools that are no-fee receive 1,602 per learner annually, while fee-paying schools receive R803 per learner.
  • Quantile 5: Similar to Quantile 4, no-fee schools receive R1,602 per learner annually, and fee-paying schools receive R803 per learner.

Contact Information

The best time to contact the school is between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, after the students are settled in classes.

  • Contact Person: Shabe Jonas Matla
  • Physical Address: 151, Selbourne Road, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark
  • Best Time to Contact: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Phone No.: Hidden/Protected (Some listed phone numbers are personal)
  • Email: coming soon
  • Website: coming soon
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Contact Form

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Parent Details

Learner Details

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2025 Esokwazi Secondary School Subjects

In South African public schools, a basic and generic subject combination for students typically includes the following:

  1. Official Languages (Under the 1996 Constitution)
AfrikaansEnglishisiNdebelesePedi
seSothoSign LanguagesiSwatixiTsonga
seTswanaTshivendaisiXhosaisiZulu
Languages Subjects

2. Additional Languages

UrduArabicGerman
GreekGujaratiHebrew
HindiPortugueseSanskrit
TamilTelugu
Additional Languages

3. Core Subjects:

  • Mathematics or
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation

4. Elective Subjects

Choose 3 or more based on the school’s offerings and the student’s preferences from below:

Physical SciencesComputer Applications Technology (CAT)History
GeographyTourismBusiness Studies
AccountingMusicInformation Technology (IT)
EconomicsLife SciencesEngineering Graphics and Design (EGD)
Visual ArtsDrama
Elective Subjects

The specific subjects offered can vary between schools, especially depending on whether the school is more focused on academic, technical, or vocational education. Additionally, some schools might offer unique combinations or specialised subjects depending on their resources and focus areas.

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Other important tips

Can I directly register my child for Grade 1 or Grade 8 at this school?

No, those classes are registered via GDE system. Only the Provincial Department of Education manages the learners population for this school.

How to register for other grades beside Grade 1 or Grade 8?

At this school, registrations for Grades in between is handled directly by the school administration team, rather than through the GDE. When you register your child, they carefully assess the current number of students in the desired class, including those who have advanced from the previous grade and any students who may need to repeat the year. To consider new registrations, they use a first-come, first-served basis and a waiting list to ensure a fair and organised process.

When do I know if my child is accepted to the school?

After the completion of exams, between November and December. The administrative team carefully reviews the progress of the current students to determine how many will advance to the next grade. They then open up available spots to new applicants from outside the school. Each application is thoroughly considered, and valid applications are placed on a waiting list, which they manage on a first-come, first-served basis.

How much are the fees for this school?

Quantile 1 to 3: All schools in these quantiles receive R1,602 per learner annually from the Department of Education.
Quantile 4: Schools that are no-fee receive 1,602 per learner annually, while fee-paying schools receive R803 per learner.
Quantile 5: Similar to Quantile 4, no-fee schools receive R1,602 per learner annually, and fee-paying schools receive R803 per learner.

But though the school gets funding, there are extra costs of running the school that might force the school to implement extra tuition fee.

When is the right time to visit the school?

The best time for the new parents to visit the school is between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, after the students have finished their assembly responsibilities and are settled in classes and an appointment will be highly appreciated.

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