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Public high school
George Khosa Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
George Khosa 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 1 319 learners and 49 educators, about 26.9 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 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, 93.6% of its 219 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.6% of the school's 219 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 212 | 188 | 88.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 224 | 217 | 96.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 219 | 205 | 93.6% | 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) | 1 319 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 26.9 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700251413 |
| Exam centre number | 8251413 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2331, Mashao Drive, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 43 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
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Questions about George Khosa Secondary School
Is George Khosa Secondary School a public or private school?
George Khosa Secondary School is a public high school.
Does George Khosa 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 George Khosa Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.6% of its 219 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 88.7%, 2024 96.9%.
How many learners are at George Khosa Secondary School?
1 319 learners and 49 educators (about 26.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of George Khosa Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700251413. Its exam centre number is 8251413.
Where is George Khosa Secondary School?
2331, Mashao Drive, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 011 988 1757.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.