Heerengracht Primary School
Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Gauteng 96 m
Public high school
Silver Oaks Secondary School
Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Silver Oaks Secondary School is a public high school in Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 055 learners and 38 educators, about 27.8 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, 94.4% of its 124 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.4% of the school's 124 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 211 | 141 | 66.8% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 148 | 129 | 87.2% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 124 | 117 | 94.4% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 055 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 27.8 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700120303 |
| Exam centre number | 8120303 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4, Heerengracht Crescent, Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 965 Eldorado Park 1813 |
| Suburb / area | Eldorado Park Ext 4 |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800018 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Silver Oaks Secondary School
Is Silver Oaks Secondary School a public or private school?
Silver Oaks Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Silver Oaks 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 Silver Oaks Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.4% of its 124 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 66.8%, 2024 87.2%.
How many learners are at Silver Oaks Secondary School?
1 055 learners and 38 educators (about 27.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Silver Oaks Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700120303. Its exam centre number is 8120303.
Where is Silver Oaks Secondary School?
4, Heerengracht Crescent, Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 342 3161.
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95.7% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.