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Kaalfontein Secondary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Kaalfontein Secondary School is a public high school in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 348 learners and 70 educators, about 33.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.1% of its 229 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.1% of the school's 229 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 164 | 146 | 89.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 198 | 191 | 96.5% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 229 | 220 | 96.1% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 348 |
| Educators (2025) | 70 |
| Learners per educator | 33.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400347 |
| Exam centre number | 8400347 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1603, Bluegum Street, Ebony Park, Midrand, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 6159 Halfway House 1685 |
| Suburb / area | Midrand |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800111 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Kaalfontein Secondary School
Is Kaalfontein Secondary School a public or private school?
Kaalfontein Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kaalfontein Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Kaalfontein Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.1% of its 229 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 89.0%, 2024 96.5%.
How many learners are at Kaalfontein Secondary School?
2 348 learners and 70 educators (about 33.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 84 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Kaalfontein Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400347. Its exam centre number is 8400347.
Where is Kaalfontein Secondary School?
1603, Bluegum Street, Ebony Park, Midrand, Johannesburg. It is in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 010 615 0757.
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Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School
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Eqinisweni Secondary School
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88.5% matric 2025Sedi Laka Primary School
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Anita's Combined School
Ivory Park, Midrand, Gauteng 1.2 km
Iyana English Private School
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P.S. Tsosane Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.