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Topaz Secondary School
Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Topaz Secondary School is a public high school in Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 191 learners and 42 educators, about 28.4 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 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, 81.1% of its 175 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.1% of the school's 175 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 151 | 118 | 78.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 116 | 102 | 87.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 175 | 142 | 81.1% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 191 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 28.4 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700110320 |
| Exam centre number | 8110320 |
Address and location
| Street address | 7149, Topaaz Street, Lenasia, Lenasia, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 620 Lenasia 1820 |
| Suburb / area | Lenasia |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800009 |
| 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 Topaz Secondary School
Is Topaz Secondary School a public or private school?
Topaz Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Topaz 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 Topaz Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.1% of its 175 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 78.1%, 2024 87.9%.
How many learners are at Topaz Secondary School?
1 191 learners and 42 educators (about 28.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Topaz Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700110320. Its exam centre number is 8110320.
Where is Topaz Secondary School?
7149, Topaaz Street, Lenasia, Lenasia, Johannesburg. It is in Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 852 6412.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.