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Public high school
Esiyalwini Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Esiyalwini Secondary School is a public high school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 477 learners and 18 educators, about 26.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 78.1% of its 32 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.1% of the school's 32 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | 25 | 78.1% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 477 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 26.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700133850 |
| Exam centre number | 8133850 |
Address and location
| Street address | 461, Gumede, Mofolo North, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 359 Dobsonville 1865 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800047 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Esiyalwini Secondary School
Is Esiyalwini Secondary School a public or private school?
Esiyalwini Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Esiyalwini Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Esiyalwini Secondary School's matric pass rate?
78.1% of its 32 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng.
How many learners are at Esiyalwini Secondary School?
477 learners and 18 educators (about 26.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Esiyalwini Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700133850. Its exam centre number is 8133850.
Where is Esiyalwini Secondary School?
461, Gumede, Mofolo North, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 082 557 4058.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.