Noordgesig Primary School
Johannesburg, Soweto, Gauteng 440 m
Public high school
Noordgesig Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Noordgesig Secondary School is a public high school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 268 learners and 45 educators, about 28.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 78.8% of its 198 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.8% of the school's 198 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 200 | 116 | 58.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 138 | 97 | 70.3% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 198 | 156 | 78.8% | 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) | 1 268 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 28.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700140087 |
| Exam centre number | 8140087 |
Address and location
| Street address | 240, Major Street, Noordgesig, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 30116 Wibsey Nuclear 1804 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800029 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Noordgesig Secondary School
Is Noordgesig Secondary School a public or private school?
Noordgesig Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Noordgesig 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 Noordgesig Secondary School's matric pass rate?
78.8% of its 198 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 58.0%, 2024 70.3%.
How many learners are at Noordgesig Secondary School?
1 268 learners and 45 educators (about 28.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Noordgesig Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700140087. Its exam centre number is 8140087.
Where is Noordgesig Secondary School?
240, Major Street, Noordgesig, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 935 1081.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.