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Chris J Botha Secondary School
Bosmont, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Chris J Botha Secondary School is a public high school in Bosmont, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 966 learners and 30 educators, about 32.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 73.2% of its 112 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
73.2% of the school's 112 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 98 | 77.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 128 | 108 | 84.4% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 112 | 82 | 73.2% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 966 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 32.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700140038 |
| Exam centre number | 8140038 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Griffith Road, Bosmont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 114 Maraisburg 2104 |
| Suburb / area | Bosmont |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800082 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Chris J Botha Secondary School
Is Chris J Botha Secondary School a public or private school?
Chris J Botha Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Chris J Botha 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 Chris J Botha Secondary School's matric pass rate?
73.2% of its 112 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 77.2%, 2024 84.4%.
How many learners are at Chris J Botha Secondary School?
966 learners and 30 educators (about 32.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Chris J Botha Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700140038. Its exam centre number is 8140038.
Where is Chris J Botha Secondary School?
1, Griffith Road, Bosmont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Bosmont, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 474 2389.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.