Bakerton Primary School
Bakerton, Springs, Gauteng 161 m
Public high school
Springs Secondary School
Bakerton, Springs, Gauteng
Springs Secondary School is a public high school in Bakerton, Springs, Gauteng, in the Gauteng East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 050 learners and 41 educators, about 25.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.2% of its 180 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.2% of the school's 180 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 142 | 133 | 93.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 176 | 169 | 96.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 180 | 166 | 92.2% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 050 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 25.6 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700350041 |
| Exam centre number | 8350041 |
Address and location
| Street address | 67, Honeysuckle Drive, Bakerton, Springs, Springs |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 679 Springs 1560 |
| Suburb / area | Bakerton |
| Town | Springs |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Gauteng East |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700072 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Springs Secondary School
Is Springs Secondary School a public or private school?
Springs Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Springs Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Springs Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.2% of its 180 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 93.7%, 2024 96.0%.
How many learners are at Springs Secondary School?
1 050 learners and 41 educators (about 25.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Springs Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700350041. Its exam centre number is 8350041.
Where is Springs Secondary School?
67, Honeysuckle Drive, Bakerton, Springs, Springs. It is in Bakerton, Springs, Gauteng, in the Gauteng East education district. Phone 011 733 4566.
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