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Eldorado Park Secondary School

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

Welcome to Eldorado Park Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kliptown, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.9%.

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Eldorado Park Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kliptown, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,304
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Eldorado Park Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Eldorado Park Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 194 matric candidates from Eldorado Park Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 79.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316412274.4%
202417714481.4%
202519415579.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Eldorado Park Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 90.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241562.5%
Mathematical Literacy15512379.4%
Physical Sciences211047.6%
Life Sciences211990.5%
Accounting10880.0%
Business Studies826984.1%
Economics823745.1%
Geography968689.6%
History766382.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Eldorado Park Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 1,304; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.9% against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Eldorado Park Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 1,304; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 1,304; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eldorado Park Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 1,304; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Eldorado Park Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 1,304, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Eldorado Park Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 1,304, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eldorado Park Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,304; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 79.9%).
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 1,304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eldorado Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Eldorado Park Secondary School's 1,304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eldorado Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eldorado Park Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eldorado Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Eldorado Park Secondary School for 2027

Because Eldorado Park Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Turf Aveniue, Eldorado Park, Kliptown, Johannesburg
Postal
P . O Box 73 Eldorado Park 1813
Telephone
011 945 3713
EMIS number
700120097

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eldorado Park 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 Eldorado Park Secondary School directly, on 011 945 3713, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eldorado Park Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Eldorado Park Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Eldorado Park Secondary School's 79.9% 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 Eldorado Park Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Eldorado Park Secondary School?
Eldorado Park Secondary School reported 1,304 learners and 44 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 Eldorado Park Secondary School?
Yes, Eldorado Park 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 Eldorado Park Secondary School's matric results like?
Eldorado Park Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.9%, in 2025. That's up from 74.4% in 2023.
Is Eldorado Park Secondary School a public or private school?
Eldorado Park Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eldorado Park Secondary School?
You can call 011 945 3713. It is located at 1, Turf Aveniue, Eldorado Park, Kliptown, Johannesburg.
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