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Johannesburg Secondary School
Homestead Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg Secondary School is a public high school in Homestead Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a ordinary & technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 199 learners and 43 educators, about 27.9 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 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.7% of its 124 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.7% of the school's 124 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 139 | 85.3% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 119 | 108 | 90.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 124 | 115 | 92.7% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Ordinary & Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 199 |
| Educators (2025) | 43 |
| Learners per educator | 27.9 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130062 |
| Exam centre number | 8130062 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Pancras Road, Homestead Park, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 42837 Fordsburg 2033 |
| Suburb / area | Homestead Park |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800058 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Johannesburg Secondary School
Is Johannesburg Secondary School a public or private school?
Johannesburg Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Johannesburg Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Johannesburg Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.7% of its 124 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 85.3%, 2024 90.8%.
How many learners are at Johannesburg Secondary School?
1 199 learners and 43 educators (about 27.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Johannesburg Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700130062. Its exam centre number is 8130062.
Where is Johannesburg Secondary School?
1, Pancras Road, Homestead Park, Johannesburg. It is in Homestead Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 839 2758.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.