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Public high school
Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School
Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School is a public high school in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 819 learners and 28 educators, about 29.3 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 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, 67.1% of its 140 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
67.1% of the school's 140 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 | 44 | 44.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 102 | 64 | 62.7% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 140 | 94 | 67.1% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 819 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 29.3 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 62% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700120188 |
| Exam centre number | 8120188 |
Address and location
| Street address | 70, San Salvador Street, Klipspruit West, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1094 Eldoradopark, 1813 |
| Suburb / area | Eldorado Park |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800011 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School
Is Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School a public or private school?
Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School's matric pass rate?
67.1% of its 140 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 44.0%, 2024 62.7%.
How many learners are at Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School?
819 learners and 28 educators (about 29.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 62% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700120188. Its exam centre number is 8120188.
Where is Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School?
70, San Salvador Street, Klipspruit West, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. It is in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 346 5069.
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84.2% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.