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Eqinisweni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Eqinisweni Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Midrand, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 88.5% pass rate.

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

In Midrand, Johannesburg, Eqinisweni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,555
Learners
87
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Eqinisweni Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Eqinisweni Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 357 learners from Eqinisweni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329020671.0%
202436130283.7%
202535731688.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Eqinisweni Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1237056.9%
Mathematical Literacy23919079.5%
Physical Sciences695072.5%
Life Sciences1099587.2%
Agricultural Sciences2222100.0%
Accounting483572.9%
Business Studies12010990.8%
Economics522751.9%
Geography21817379.4%
History17316092.5%
English First Additional Language362362100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Eqinisweni Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Eqinisweni Secondary School's 2,555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eqinisweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eqinisweni Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Eqinisweni Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Eqinisweni Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eqinisweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eqinisweni Secondary School, at 2,818 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eqinisweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eqinisweni Secondary School, at 2,781 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eqinisweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Eqinisweni Secondary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,555, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eqinisweni Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Eqinisweni Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Eqinisweni Secondary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eqinisweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Eqinisweni Secondary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eqinisweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Eqinisweni Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eqinisweni 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 Eqinisweni Secondary School for 2027

Eqinisweni 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
5320, Masakhane Drive, Ivory Park Ext.2, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 1454 Tembisa 1628
Telephone
082 557 2900
EMIS number
700260760

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eqinisweni 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 Eqinisweni Secondary School directly, on 082 557 2900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eqinisweni 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 Eqinisweni Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Eqinisweni Secondary School's 88.5% 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 Eqinisweni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Eqinisweni Secondary School?
Eqinisweni Secondary School reported 2,555 learners and 87 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Eqinisweni Secondary School?
Yes, Eqinisweni 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 Eqinisweni Secondary School's matric results like?
Eqinisweni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 71% in 2023.
Is Eqinisweni Secondary School a public or private school?
Eqinisweni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eqinisweni Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 2900. It is located at 5320, Masakhane Drive, Ivory Park Ext.2, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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