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Emadwaleni Secondary School

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

Emadwaleni Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Emadwaleni Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Emadwaleni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,113
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Emadwaleni Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Emadwaleni Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Emadwaleni Secondary School entered 105 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313512693.3%
202411411399.1%
202510510398.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Emadwaleni Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1717100.0%
Mathematical Literacy989394.9%
Physical Sciences1717100.0%
Life Sciences1818100.0%
Accounting99100.0%
Business Studies3535100.0%
Economics363494.4%
Geography7171100.0%
History615895.1%
English First Additional Language115115100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Emadwaleni Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 1,113; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 98.1%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 1,113, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 1,113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emadwaleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emadwaleni Secondary School, 1,861 compared with 1,113; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 98.1%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 1,113; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 98.1%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emadwaleni Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,113, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 1,113; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emadwaleni Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emadwaleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emadwaleni Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emadwaleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Emadwaleni Secondary School's 1,113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emadwaleni 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 Emadwaleni Secondary School for 2027

Emadwaleni Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10898, Armitage Street, Orlado West, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
164 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
082 557 4504
EMIS number
700132167

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emadwaleni 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 Emadwaleni Secondary School directly, on 082 557 4504, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emadwaleni 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 Emadwaleni Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Emadwaleni Secondary School's 98.1% 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 Emadwaleni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Emadwaleni Secondary School?
Emadwaleni Secondary School reported 1,113 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Emadwaleni Secondary School?
Yes, Emadwaleni 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 Emadwaleni Secondary School's matric results like?
Emadwaleni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. That's up from 93.3% in 2023.
Is Emadwaleni Secondary School a public or private school?
Emadwaleni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emadwaleni Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 4504. It is located at 10898, Armitage Street, Orlado West, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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