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Public high school
Pj Simelane Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Pj Simelane 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 1 169 learners and 58 educators, about 20.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 92.4% of its 249 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.4% of the school's 249 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 236 | 202 | 85.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 249 | 235 | 94.4% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 249 | 230 | 92.4% | 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) | 1 169 |
| Educators (2025) | 58 |
| Learners per educator | 20.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700251777 |
| Exam centre number | 8251777 |
Address and location
| Street address | 3024, Zungu Street, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 366 Dobsonville 1865 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800048 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Pj Simelane Secondary School
Is Pj Simelane Secondary School a public or private school?
Pj Simelane Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Pj Simelane 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 Pj Simelane Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.4% of its 249 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 85.6%, 2024 94.4%.
How many learners are at Pj Simelane Secondary School?
1 169 learners and 58 educators (about 20.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Pj Simelane Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700251777. Its exam centre number is 8251777.
Where is Pj Simelane Secondary School?
3024, Zungu Street, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 010 065 5108.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.