Diepsloot Secondary School No. 3
Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng 82 m
Public high school
Diepsloot West Secondary School
Diepsloot, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Diepsloot West Secondary School is a public high school in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 506 learners and 48 educators, about 31.4 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 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, 86.3% of its 227 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.3% of the school's 227 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 165 | 133 | 80.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 194 | 170 | 87.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 227 | 196 | 86.3% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 506 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 31.4 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400149 |
| Exam centre number | 8400149 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1797, Chief Langalibalele, Extention 7, Diepsloot, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 675 Witkoppen 2068 |
| Suburb / area | Diepsloot |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800113 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Diepsloot West Secondary School
Is Diepsloot West Secondary School a public or private school?
Diepsloot West Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Diepsloot West Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Diepsloot West Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.3% of its 227 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 80.6%, 2024 87.6%.
How many learners are at Diepsloot West Secondary School?
1 506 learners and 48 educators (about 31.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Diepsloot West Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400149. Its exam centre number is 8400149.
Where is Diepsloot West Secondary School?
1797, Chief Langalibalele, Extention 7, Diepsloot, Johannesburg. It is in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 010 541 0670.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.