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Orlando Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Orlando 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 860 learners and 30 educators, about 28.7 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, 78.8% of its 118 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.8% of the school's 118 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 90 | 73.8% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 138 | 100 | 72.5% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 118 | 93 | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 860 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 28.7 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700132670 |
| Exam centre number | 8132670 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6502, Mooki, Soweto, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | X217 Orlando 1804 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800031 |
| 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 Orlando Secondary School
Is Orlando Secondary School a public or private school?
Orlando Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Orlando 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 Orlando Secondary School's matric pass rate?
78.8% of its 118 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 73.8%, 2024 72.5%.
How many learners are at Orlando Secondary School?
860 learners and 30 educators (about 28.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Orlando Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700132670. Its exam centre number is 8132670.
Where is Orlando Secondary School?
6502, Mooki, Soweto, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 935 6048.
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