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Jordao College
Towerby, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Jordao College is a private high school in Towerby, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 61 learners and 8 educators, about 7.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in Gauteng (296 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 10 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 10 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 19 | 90.5% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 24 | 23 | 95.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | 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) | 61 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 7.6 (province average 14) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 95 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700133918 |
| Exam centre number | 8133918 |
Address and location
| Street address | 16, Turffontein Street, Towerby, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 54 Walkerville 1876 |
| Suburb / area | Towerby |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800060 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Jordao College
Is Jordao College a public or private school?
Jordao College is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Jordao College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Jordao College's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 10 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 90.5%, 2024 95.8%.
How many learners are at Jordao College?
61 learners and 8 educators (about 7.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 95 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Jordao College?
Its EMIS number is 700133918. Its exam centre number is 8133918.
Where is Jordao College?
16, Turffontein Street, Towerby, Johannesburg. It is in Towerby, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 026 1275.
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