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Public high school
Senaoane Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Senaoane 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 1 122 learners and 35 educators, about 32.1 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, 63.8% of its 185 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
63.8% of the school's 185 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 175 | 121 | 69.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 150 | 112 | 74.7% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 185 | 118 | 63.8% | 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) | 1 122 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700111260 |
| Exam centre number | 8111260 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1105, Umkhondo Street, Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 51 Chiawelo P.O Chiawelo 1818 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800015 |
| 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 Senaoane Secondary School
Is Senaoane Secondary School a public or private school?
Senaoane Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Senaoane 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 Senaoane Secondary School's matric pass rate?
63.8% of its 185 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 69.1%, 2024 74.7%.
How many learners are at Senaoane Secondary School?
1 122 learners and 35 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Senaoane Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700111260. Its exam centre number is 8111260.
Where is Senaoane Secondary School?
1105, Umkhondo Street, Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 082 552 0214.
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