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Marlboro Gardens Secondary School
Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Marlboro Gardens Secondary School is a public combined school in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 429 learners and 47 educators, about 30.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Gauteng (642 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, 98.9% of its 93 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.9% of the school's 93 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 88 | 96.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 95 | 94 | 98.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 93 | 92 | 98.9% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 429 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 16.6) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700150029 |
| Exam centre number | 8150029 |
Address and location
| Street address | 622, Zinnia Drive, Marlboro Gardens, Sandton, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 902 Kelvin 2054 |
| Suburb / area | Sandton |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800109 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
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Questions about Marlboro Gardens Secondary School
Is Marlboro Gardens Secondary School a public or private school?
Marlboro Gardens Secondary School is a public combined school.
Does Marlboro Gardens 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 Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.9% of its 93 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 96.7%, 2024 98.9%.
How many learners are at Marlboro Gardens Secondary School?
1 429 learners and 47 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Marlboro Gardens Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700150029. Its exam centre number is 8150029.
Where is Marlboro Gardens Secondary School?
622, Zinnia Drive, Marlboro Gardens, Sandton, Johannesburg. It is in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 444 6180.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.