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Emshukantambo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Emshukantambo Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Soweto. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.8%.

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Emshukantambo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,405
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Emshukantambo 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 Emshukantambo Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 206 learners from Emshukantambo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315413487.0%
202420717886.0%
202520618388.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Emshukantambo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics694666.7%
Mathematical Literacy13912589.9%
Physical Sciences624877.4%
Life Sciences13311485.7%
Accounting261973.1%
Business Studies474289.4%
Economics474493.6%
Geography16215092.6%
History1009393.0%
English First Additional Language208208100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Emshukantambo Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Emshukantambo Secondary School's 1,405, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Emshukantambo Secondary School's 1,405; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emshukantambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Emshukantambo Secondary School's 1,405, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Emshukantambo Secondary School's 1,405; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emshukantambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Emshukantambo Secondary School's 1,405, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Emshukantambo Secondary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emshukantambo Secondary School, 2,394 compared with 1,405; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emshukantambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Emshukantambo Secondary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,405, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Emshukantambo Secondary School, at 1,887 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emshukantambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is a similar size to Emshukantambo Secondary School, with 1,787 learners against 1,405; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emshukantambo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Emshukantambo Secondary School, at 1,578 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.4% against Emshukantambo Secondary School's 88.8%.
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 Emshukantambo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Emshukantambo 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
1574, Mthangai, Pimville, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
Po Box 366 Pimville 1808
Telephone
011 933 2223
EMIS number
700121301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emshukantambo 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 Emshukantambo Secondary School directly, on 011 933 2223, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emshukantambo 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 Emshukantambo Secondary School the best school in Soweto?
On the numbers that are published, Emshukantambo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.8% is lower than BASA PROTEA GLEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Soweto besides Emshukantambo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Emshukantambo Secondary School?
Emshukantambo Secondary School reported 1,405 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Emshukantambo Secondary School?
Yes, Emshukantambo 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 Emshukantambo Secondary School's matric results like?
Emshukantambo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87% since 2023.
Is Emshukantambo Secondary School a public or private school?
Emshukantambo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emshukantambo Secondary School?
You can call 011 933 2223. It is located at 1574, Mthangai, Pimville, Soweto, Soweto.
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