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Umqhele Secondary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Umqhele Secondary School is a public high school in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 169 learners and 67 educators, about 32.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 83.3% of its 263 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 263 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 239 | 190 | 79.5% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 286 | 242 | 84.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 263 | 219 | 83.3% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 169 |
| Educators (2025) | 67 |
| Learners per educator | 32.4 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700261420 |
| Exam centre number | 8261420 |
Address and location
| Street address | 12017, St Augustine Street, Ivorypark, Midrand, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 848 Olifantsfontein 1665 |
| Suburb / area | Midrand |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800111 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Umqhele Secondary School
Is Umqhele Secondary School a public or private school?
Umqhele Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Umqhele Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Umqhele Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 263 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 79.5%, 2024 84.6%.
How many learners are at Umqhele Secondary School?
2 169 learners and 67 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 84 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Umqhele Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700261420. Its exam centre number is 8261420.
Where is Umqhele Secondary School?
12017, St Augustine Street, Ivorypark, Midrand, Johannesburg. It is in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 082 600 7342.
Schools near Umqhele Secondary School
Rebonwe Primary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng 882 m
J.B. Matabane Secondary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.1 km
91.1% matric 2025Ebomini Primary School
Ivory Park, Midrand, Gauteng 1.2 km
Mikateka Primary School
Ivory Park, Midrand, Gauteng 1.3 km
Anita's Combined School
Ivory Park, Midrand, Gauteng 1.5 km
Ivory Park Secondary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.5 km
83.0% matric 2025P.S. Tsosane Primary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.6 km
Kaalfontein Primary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.