Evaton Primary School
Evaton West, Evaton, Gauteng 613 m
Public high school
Poelano Secondary School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Poelano Secondary School is a public high school in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 767 learners and 58 educators, about 30.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 93.4% of its 241 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.4% of the school's 241 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 200 | 174 | 87.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 295 | 255 | 86.4% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 241 | 225 | 93.4% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 767 |
| Educators (2025) | 58 |
| Learners per educator | 30.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 700321281 |
| Exam centre number | 8321281 |
Address and location
| Street address | 8641, Mojao Street, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 8641 Mojao Street Ext 11 Evaton West Mafatsana 1984 |
| Town | Vanderbijlpark |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Sedibeng West |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Emfuleni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 74201028 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Poelano Secondary School
Is Poelano Secondary School a public or private school?
Poelano Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Poelano Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Poelano Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.4% of its 241 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 87.0%, 2024 86.4%.
How many learners are at Poelano Secondary School?
1 767 learners and 58 educators (about 30.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 84 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Poelano Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700321281. Its exam centre number is 8321281.
Where is Poelano Secondary School?
8641, Mojao Street, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark. It is in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng West education district. Phone 016 100 5424.
Schools near Poelano Secondary School
Evaton West Primary School
Evaton West Ext.11, Evaton, Gauteng 1.2 km
Chief Bambata Primary School
Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng 1.2 km
Maxeke Secondary School
Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng 1.9 km
86.5% matric 2025Thabeng Primary School
Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng 1.9 km
Khunoana Primary School
Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng 2.1 km
Beverly Hills Secondary School
Evaton West, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng 2.2 km
97.1% matric 2025Letsema-Ilima Primary School
Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2.4 km
Lindisa Primary School
Evaton, Gauteng 2.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.