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Public high school
Sakhisizwe Secondary School
Grasmere, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Sakhisizwe Secondary School is a public high school in Grasmere, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 371 learners and 47 educators, about 29.2 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 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 97.4% of its 155 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.4% of the school's 155 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 73 | 84.9% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 155 | 137 | 88.4% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 155 | 151 | 97.4% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 371 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 29.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700331546 |
| Exam centre number | 8331546 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2358, Grace Street, Township, Grasmere, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 807 Kiasha Park 1829 |
| Suburb / area | Grasmere |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800006 |
| 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 Sakhisizwe Secondary School
Is Sakhisizwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Sakhisizwe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sakhisizwe Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Sakhisizwe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.4% of its 155 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 84.9%, 2024 88.4%.
How many learners are at Sakhisizwe Secondary School?
1 371 learners and 47 educators (about 29.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Sakhisizwe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700331546. Its exam centre number is 8331546.
Where is Sakhisizwe Secondary School?
2358, Grace Street, Township, Grasmere, Johannesburg. It is in Grasmere, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 082 552 5185.
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