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Azara Secondary School
Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Azara Secondary School is a public high school in Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a ordinary & technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 439 learners and 46 educators, about 31.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 71.8% of its 177 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
71.8% of the school's 177 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 141 | 112 | 79.4% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 162 | 132 | 81.5% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 177 | 127 | 71.8% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Ordinary & Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 439 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 31.3 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700110072 |
| Exam centre number | 8110072 |
Address and location
| Street address | 31, Capella Street, Lenasia, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 425 Lenasia 1820 |
| Suburb / area | Lenasia |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800008 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Azara Secondary School
Is Azara Secondary School a public or private school?
Azara Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Azara Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Azara Secondary School's matric pass rate?
71.8% of its 177 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 79.4%, 2024 81.5%.
How many learners are at Azara Secondary School?
1 439 learners and 46 educators (about 31.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Azara Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700110072. Its exam centre number is 8110072.
Where is Azara Secondary School?
31, Capella Street, Lenasia, Johannesburg. It is in Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 010 534 8389.
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