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Public high school
Siyabonga Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Siyabonga Secondary School is a public high school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 861 learners and 62 educators, about 30 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, all 219 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 219 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 208 | 193 | 92.8% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 200 | 200 | 100.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 219 | 219 | 100.0% | 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) | 1 861 |
| Educators (2025) | 62 |
| Learners per educator | 30 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400240 |
| Exam centre number | 8400240 |
Address and location
| Street address | 10216, Braamfischerville, Braamfischerville, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 342 Dobsonville 1865 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800044 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Siyabonga Secondary School
Is Siyabonga Secondary School a public or private school?
Siyabonga Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Siyabonga 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 Siyabonga Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 219 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 92.8%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Siyabonga Secondary School?
1 861 learners and 62 educators (about 30 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Siyabonga Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400240. Its exam centre number is 8400240.
Where is Siyabonga Secondary School?
10216, Braamfischerville, Braamfischerville, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 010 634 2854.
Schools near Siyabonga Secondary School
Braamfischerville Primary School
Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.2 km
Moses Kotane Primary School
Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.3 km
Jb Marks Primary School
Dobsonville, Soweto, Gauteng 1.5 km
Nkone Maruping Primary School
Braamfischerville, Roodepoort, Gauteng 2.0 km
Kgatelopele Secondary School
Roodepooort, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2.2 km
98.1% matric 2025Durban Deep Primary School
Rodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2.3 km
Palesa Primary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2.4 km
Rebongwe Primary School
Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.