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Public high school
Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation
Soweto, Gauteng
Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation is a public high school in Soweto, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a school of focus learning specialisation. In 2025 it had 727 learners and 30 educators, about 24.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 89.9% of its 99 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.9% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 105 | 86.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 150 | 135 | 90.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 99 | 89 | 89.9% | 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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | School of Focus Learning |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 727 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 24.2 (province average 27.6) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700121665 |
| Exam centre number | 8121665 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1340, Bendile Road, Soweto, Soweto, Soweto |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X11 Kwa-Xuma 1868 |
| Town | Soweto |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800046 |
| 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 Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation
Is Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation a public or private school?
Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation is a public high school.
Does Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation 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.
What is Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation's matric pass rate?
89.9% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 86.1%, 2024 90.0%.
How many learners are at Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation?
727 learners and 30 educators (about 24.2 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation?
Its EMIS number is 700121665. Its exam centre number is 8121665.
Where is Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation?
1340, Bendile Road, Soweto, Soweto, Soweto. It is in Soweto, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 932 5381.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.