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Phafogang Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Phafogang Secondary School is a public high school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 660 learners and 24 educators, about 27.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 81.9% of its 105 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.9% of the school's 105 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 41 | 47.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 118 | 84 | 71.2% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 105 | 86 | 81.9% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 660 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 27.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 72% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700121681 |
| Exam centre number | 8121681 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2226, Gumede Street, Rockville, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 12 Tshiawelo 1818 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800033 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Phafogang Secondary School
Is Phafogang Secondary School a public or private school?
Phafogang Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Phafogang 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 Phafogang Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.9% of its 105 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 47.7%, 2024 71.2%.
How many learners are at Phafogang Secondary School?
660 learners and 24 educators (about 27.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 72% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Phafogang Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700121681. Its exam centre number is 8121681.
Where is Phafogang Secondary School?
2226, Gumede Street, Rockville, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 010 555 0435.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.