Private combined school

Johannesburg Polytech Institute

New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Johannesburg Polytech Institute is a private combined school in New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 2 375 learners and 96 educators, about 24.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Gauteng (458 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 127 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 127 matric candidates passed in 2025.

YearWrotePassedPass rateGauteng
2023149141 94.6% 85.4%
2024139138 99.3% 88.5%
2025127127 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 typePrivate combined school
Phase (DBE)Combined School
SectorIndependent (private)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)2 375
Educators (2025)96
Learners per educator24.7 (province average 15.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 12% of 500 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700122234
Exam centre number8122234

Address and location

Street address29, Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal addressPo Box 16067 Doornfontein 2028
Suburb / areaNew Doornfontein
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg East
Circuit1
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800123
Former departmentNew Education Department

Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.

Questions about Johannesburg Polytech Institute

Is Johannesburg Polytech Institute a public or private school?

Johannesburg Polytech Institute is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.

How much are the fees at Johannesburg Polytech Institute?

Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.

What is Johannesburg Polytech Institute's matric pass rate?

100.0% of its 127 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 94.6%, 2024 99.3%.

How many learners are at Johannesburg Polytech Institute?

2 375 learners and 96 educators (about 24.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 12% of 500 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Johannesburg Polytech Institute?

Its EMIS number is 700122234. Its exam centre number is 8122234.

Where is Johannesburg Polytech Institute?

29, Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 402 2227.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.