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Public high school
Seana Marena Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Seana Marena 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 674 learners and 26 educators, about 25.9 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, 88.8% of its 98 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.8% of the school's 98 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 70 | 92.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 110 | 98 | 89.1% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 98 | 87 | 88.8% | 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) | 674 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 25.9 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700111237 |
| Exam centre number | 8111237 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1664, Pilane Street, Mapetla, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Box 160 P.O. Kwa-Xuma 1868 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800016 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Seana Marena Secondary School
Is Seana Marena Secondary School a public or private school?
Seana Marena Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Seana Marena 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 Seana Marena Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.8% of its 98 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 92.1%, 2024 89.1%.
How many learners are at Seana Marena Secondary School?
674 learners and 26 educators (about 25.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Seana Marena Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700111237. Its exam centre number is 8111237.
Where is Seana Marena Secondary School?
1664, Pilane Street, Mapetla, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 986 1223.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.