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Eldomaine Secondary School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

Eldomaine Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 89% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Eldomaine Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Eldomaine Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,266
Learners
42
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Eldomaine Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Eldomaine Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Eldomaine Secondary School entered 181 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319914472.4%
202416113986.3%
202518116189.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Eldomaine Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 96.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics372567.6%
Mathematical Literacy12510987.2%
Physical Sciences371951.4%
Life Sciences1017675.2%
Business Studies604880.0%
Geography1029896.1%
History12511793.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Eldomaine Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eldomaine Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,266; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Eldomaine Secondary School's 89%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Eldomaine Secondary School's 1,266; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Eldomaine Secondary School's 89%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Eldomaine Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 1,266; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Eldomaine Secondary School's 89%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Eldomaine Secondary School's 1,266; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Eldomaine Secondary School's 89%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Eldomaine Secondary School's 1,266, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eldomaine Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,266, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Eldomaine Secondary School's 1,266; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Eldomaine Secondary School's 89%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eldomaine Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eldomaine Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eldomaine Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eldomaine Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Eldomaine Secondary School's 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eldomaine Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Eldomaine Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Eldomaine Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
86, Mirage Road, Eldorado Park, , Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 672 Eldorado Park 1813
Telephone
011 568 2280
EMIS number
700120030

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eldomaine Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Eldomaine Secondary School directly, on 011 568 2280, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eldomaine Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Eldomaine Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Eldomaine Secondary School's 89% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Eldomaine Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Eldomaine Secondary School?
Eldomaine Secondary School reported 1,266 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Eldomaine Secondary School?
Yes, Eldomaine Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Eldomaine Secondary School's matric results like?
Eldomaine Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. That's up from 72.4% in 2023.
Is Eldomaine Secondary School a public or private school?
Eldomaine Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eldomaine Secondary School?
You can call 011 568 2280. It is located at 86, Mirage Road, Eldorado Park, , Johannesburg.
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