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Public high school
Eqinisweni Secondary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Eqinisweni Secondary School is a public high school in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 555 learners and 87 educators, about 29.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 88.5% of its 357 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.5% of the school's 357 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 290 | 206 | 71.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 361 | 302 | 83.7% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 357 | 316 | 88.5% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 555 |
| Educators (2025) | 87 |
| Learners per educator | 29.4 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 700260760 |
| Exam centre number | 8260760 |
Address and location
| Street address | 5320, Masakhane Drive, Ivory Park Ext.2, Midrand, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1454 Tembisa 1628 |
| Suburb / area | Midrand |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800079 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Eqinisweni Secondary School
Is Eqinisweni Secondary School a public or private school?
Eqinisweni Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Eqinisweni Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Eqinisweni Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.5% of its 357 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 71.0%, 2024 83.7%.
How many learners are at Eqinisweni Secondary School?
2 555 learners and 87 educators (about 29.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 84 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Eqinisweni Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700260760. Its exam centre number is 8260760.
Where is Eqinisweni Secondary School?
5320, Masakhane Drive, Ivory Park Ext.2, Midrand, Johannesburg. It is in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 082 557 2900.
Schools near Eqinisweni Secondary School
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P.S. Tsosane Primary School
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Kaalfontein Secondary School
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83.4% matric 2025Ebony Park Primary School
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Kaalfontein Primary School
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Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School
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Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.