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Orlando West Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Orlando West Secondary School is a public high school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 435 learners and 19 educators, about 22.9 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 61 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 61 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 54 | 98.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 59 | 59 | 100.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 61 | 61 | 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) | 435 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 22.9 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700132688 |
| Exam centre number | 8132688 |
Address and location
| Street address | 7339, Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 167 Orlando 1804 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800039 |
| 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 West Secondary School
Is Orlando West Secondary School a public or private school?
Orlando West Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Orlando West 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 West Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 61 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 98.2%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Orlando West Secondary School?
435 learners and 19 educators (about 22.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Orlando West Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700132688. Its exam centre number is 8132688.
Where is Orlando West Secondary School?
7339, Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 082 557 4212.
Schools near Orlando West Secondary School
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Mbuyisa Makhubu Primary School
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Thabisang Primary School
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Kwa-Ntsikana Junior Secondary School
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Mzamo Primary School
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Dzata Primary School
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Moetapele Primary School
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Mawila Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.