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Public high school
Kenilworth Secondary School
Kenilworth, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Kenilworth Secondary School is a public high school in Kenilworth, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 933 learners and 29 educators, about 32.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 98.3% of its 117 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.3% of the school's 117 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 102 | 97.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 111 | 108 | 97.3% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 117 | 115 | 98.3% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 933 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 32.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400107 |
| Exam centre number | 8400107 |
Address and location
| Street address | 172, Kennedy Str, Kenilworth, Kenilworth, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1761 Rosettenville 2130 |
| Suburb / area | Kenilworth |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800124 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Kenilworth Secondary School
Is Kenilworth Secondary School a public or private school?
Kenilworth Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.3% of its 117 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 97.1%, 2024 97.3%.
How many learners are at Kenilworth Secondary School?
933 learners and 29 educators (about 32.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Kenilworth Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400107. Its exam centre number is 8400107.
Where is Kenilworth Secondary School?
172, Kennedy Str, Kenilworth, Kenilworth, Johannesburg. It is in Kenilworth, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 683 1416.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.