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John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng
John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation is a public high school in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a school of focus learning specialisation. In 2025 it had 893 learners and 45 educators, about 19.8 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.8% of its 143 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.8% of the school's 143 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 139 | 91.4% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 171 | 158 | 92.4% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 143 | 127 | 88.8% | 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 | School of Focus Learning |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 893 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 19.8 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 96% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130708 |
| Exam centre number | 8130708 |
Address and location
| Street address | 000, Corner Owl Street & Empire Road, Milpark, Braamfontein, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X6 Auckland Park 2006 |
| Suburb / area | Braamfontein |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800060 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation
Is John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation a public or private school?
John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation is a public high school.
Does John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation 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 4 school.
What is John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation's matric pass rate?
88.8% of its 143 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 91.4%, 2024 92.4%.
How many learners are at John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation?
893 learners and 45 educators (about 19.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 96% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation?
Its EMIS number is 700130708. Its exam centre number is 8130708.
Where is John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation?
000, Corner Owl Street & Empire Road, Milpark, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. It is in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 726 7000.
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