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Public high school
Meadowlands Secondary School
Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Meadowlands Secondary School is a public high school in Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 868 learners and 37 educators, about 23.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, all 121 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 121 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 | 109 | 87.9% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 181 | 159 | 87.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 121 | 121 | 100.0% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 868 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 23.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700140806 |
| Exam centre number | 8140806 |
Address and location
| Street address | 55, van - Onselen Road, Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Box 10 Meadowlands 1852 |
| Suburb / area | Meadowlands |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800043 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Meadowlands Secondary School
Is Meadowlands Secondary School a public or private school?
Meadowlands Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Meadowlands Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Meadowlands Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 121 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 87.9%, 2024 87.8%.
How many learners are at Meadowlands Secondary School?
868 learners and 37 educators (about 23.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Meadowlands Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700140806. Its exam centre number is 8140806.
Where is Meadowlands Secondary School?
55, van - Onselen Road, Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 082 557 5101.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.