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Emdeni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Emdeni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 90.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Emdeni Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Emdeni Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,238
Learners
35
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, Emdeni 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 Emdeni Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 112 matric candidates from Emdeni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231149684.2%
2024998383.8%
202511210190.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Emdeni Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312064.5%
Mathematical Literacy695478.3%
Physical Sciences252184.0%
Life Sciences292689.7%
Accounting171482.4%
Business Studies504692.0%
Economics372362.2%
Geography524892.3%
History332987.9%
English First Additional Language100100100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Emdeni Secondary School's 1,238; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Emdeni Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Emdeni Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 1,238; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Emdeni Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Emdeni Secondary School's 1,238; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Emdeni Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emdeni Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 1,238; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Emdeni Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Emdeni Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 1,238, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Emdeni Secondary School's 1,238, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emdeni Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,238; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Emdeni Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Emdeni Secondary School's 1,238; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emdeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Emdeni Secondary School's 1,238; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emdeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emdeni Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,238; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emdeni 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 Emdeni Secondary School for 2027

Because Emdeni 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
1817, Zamukulungisa Street, Emdeni Ext, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
138 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 934 5869
EMIS number
700110643

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emdeni 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 Emdeni Secondary School directly, on 011 934 5869, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emdeni 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 Emdeni Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Emdeni Secondary School's 90.2% 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 Emdeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Emdeni Secondary School?
Emdeni Secondary School reported 1,238 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Emdeni Secondary School?
Yes, Emdeni 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 Emdeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Emdeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.2%, in 2025. That's up from 84.2% in 2023.
Is Emdeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Emdeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emdeni Secondary School?
You can call 011 934 5869. It is located at 1817, Zamukulungisa Street, Emdeni Ext, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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