Gauteng Department of Education (GDE)
The Gauteng Department of Education runs public schooling in Gauteng: 3 365 schools, 2 770 002 learners and 106 955 educators across 15 education districts. In 2025, 89.1% of the province's matric candidates passed.
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Education districts in Gauteng
| District | Schools | Private | Learners | Matric pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekurhuleni North | 304 | 128 | 264 459 | 87.4% |
| Ekurhuleni South | 260 | 73 | 288 384 | 87.9% |
| Gauteng East | 209 | 37 | 186 076 | 83.7% |
| Gauteng North | 75 | 24 | 58 768 | 87.3% |
| Gauteng West | 200 | 38 | 183 483 | 89.3% |
| Johannesburg Central | 255 | 40 | 192 838 | 88.5% |
| Johannesburg East | 351 | 215 | 253 639 | 90.3% |
| Johannesburg North | 293 | 132 | 196 657 | 90.9% |
| Johannesburg South | 221 | 109 | 180 883 | 89.6% |
| Johannesburg West | 208 | 70 | 138 258 | 96.2% |
| Sedibeng East | 125 | 43 | 82 881 | 89.4% |
| Sedibeng West | 156 | 20 | 128 584 | 86.0% |
| Tshwane North | 170 | 21 | 150 681 | 92.0% |
| Tshwane South | 339 | 132 | 266 745 | 90.3% |
| Tshwane West | 199 | 24 | 197 666 | 89.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the official website of the Gauteng Department of Education?
The Gauteng Department of Education's official website is education.gauteng.gov.za. Online school applications are made at www.gdeadmissions.gov.za.
How many schools does the Gauteng Department of Education manage?
Gauteng has 3 365 registered schools: 2 259 public schools run by the department and 1 106 independent schools that it registers and monitors, with 2 770 002 learners in 2025.
How many education districts are there in Gauteng?
The department works through 15 education districts, listed above. Each district office supports the schools in its area and handles matters such as admissions appeals, learner transfers and school support.
Which district is my school in?
Search for the school on SchoolsInfo; its page shows the education district and circuit. You can also open a district above to see every school in it.
SchoolsInfo is independent and not part of the Gauteng Department of Education. School and district data: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025.