Allied Boys
Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng 367 m
Private high school
Greenlane College
Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Greenlane College is a private high school in Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 212 learners and 12 educators, about 17.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in Gauteng (296 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 35 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 35 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 | 23 | 82.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 35 | 29 | 82.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 35 | 35 | 100.0% | 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 | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 212 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 17.7 (province average 14) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 95 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400313 |
| Exam centre number | 8400313 |
Address and location
| Street address | 32, Commercial Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Fordsburg |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800058 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Greenlane College
Is Greenlane College a public or private school?
Greenlane College is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Greenlane College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Greenlane College's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 35 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 82.1%, 2024 82.9%.
How many learners are at Greenlane College?
212 learners and 12 educators (about 17.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 95 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Greenlane College?
Its EMIS number is 700400313. Its exam centre number is 8400313.
Where is Greenlane College?
32, Commercial Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 492 1778.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.