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Public high school
Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School
Alberton, Germiston, Gauteng
Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School is a public high school in Alberton, Germiston, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 027 learners and 57 educators, about 35.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 86.0% of its 264 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.0% of the school's 264 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 247 | 208 | 84.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 268 | 236 | 88.1% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 264 | 227 | 86.0% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 027 |
| Educators (2025) | 57 |
| Learners per educator | 35.6 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 3% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400688 |
| Exam centre number | 8400688 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cnr Sefokabolea and Umqandane Street, Palmridge Ext 6, Alberton, Germiston |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Alberton |
| Town | Germiston |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Ekurhuleni South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700058 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School
Is Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School a public or private school?
Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Palmridge Ext. 6 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 Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.0% of its 264 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 84.2%, 2024 88.1%.
How many learners are at Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School?
2 027 learners and 57 educators (about 35.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 3% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400688. Its exam centre number is 8400688.
Where is Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School?
Cnr Sefokabolea and Umqandane Street, Palmridge Ext 6, Alberton, Germiston. It is in Alberton, Germiston, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. Phone 010 440 0148.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.