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Sgodiphola Secondary School
Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Sgodiphola Secondary School is a public high school in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 749 learners and 47 educators, about 37.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 87.1% of its 194 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.1% of the school's 194 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 173 | 141 | 81.5% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 194 | 175 | 90.2% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 194 | 169 | 87.1% | 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) | 1 749 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 37.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400210 |
| Exam centre number | 8400210 |
Address and location
| Street address | 7355, Central African Road, Cosmo City, Randburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Suit 51, P/Bag X3 Northriding 2162 |
| Suburb / area | Randburg |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800100 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Sgodiphola Secondary School
Is Sgodiphola Secondary School a public or private school?
Sgodiphola Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sgodiphola 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 Sgodiphola Secondary School's matric pass rate?
87.1% of its 194 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 81.5%, 2024 90.2%.
How many learners are at Sgodiphola Secondary School?
1 749 learners and 47 educators (about 37.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Sgodiphola Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400210. Its exam centre number is 8400210.
Where is Sgodiphola Secondary School?
7355, Central African Road, Cosmo City, Randburg, Johannesburg. It is in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 082 552 1027.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.