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Kensington Secondary School
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Kensington Secondary School is a public high school in Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 841 learners and 47 educators, about 39.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 84.4% of its 256 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.4% of the school's 256 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 209 | 163 | 78.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 242 | 224 | 92.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 256 | 216 | 84.4% | 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) | 1 841 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 39.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130070 |
| Exam centre number | 8130070 |
Address and location
| Street address | 25, Cnr Protea and New York Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 59055 Kengray 2100 |
| Suburb / area | Kensington |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800118 |
| 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 Kensington Secondary School
Is Kensington Secondary School a public or private school?
Kensington Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kensington 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 Kensington Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.4% of its 256 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 78.0%, 2024 92.6%.
How many learners are at Kensington Secondary School?
1 841 learners and 47 educators (about 39.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Kensington Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700130070. Its exam centre number is 8130070.
Where is Kensington Secondary School?
25, Cnr Protea and New York Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 010 065 2139.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.