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Greenlane College

Private secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Greenlane College is a private secondary school based in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

In Johannesburg, Greenlane College operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

212
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Greenlane College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Greenlane College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 35 matric candidates from Greenlane College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023282382.1%
2024352982.9%
20253535100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Greenlane College offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics77100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2929100.0%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences221463.6%
Business Studies322475.0%
Economics14857.1%
Geography1313100.0%
History231773.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Greenlane College.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenlane College, 2,888 compared with 212; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Greenlane College's 212; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Greenlane College, 2,306 compared with 212; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Greenlane College's 100%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Greenlane College, 2,274 compared with 212; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Greenlane College's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Greenlane College's 212; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Greenlane College's 100%).

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenlane College, 2,936 compared with 212; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Greenlane College's 212; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Greenlane College's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenlane College, 2,892 compared with 212; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenlane College, 2,888 compared with 212; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Greenlane College's 212; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
32, Commercial Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 492 1778
Website
greenlane.co.za
Email
info@greenlane.co.za
EMIS number
700400313

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greenlane College?
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 Greenlane College directly, on 011 492 1778, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greenlane College?
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 Greenlane College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Greenlane College's 100% 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 Greenlane College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Greenlane College?
Greenlane College reported 212 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Greenlane College?
Yes. As a private school, Greenlane College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Greenlane College's matric results like?
Greenlane College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 82.1% in 2023.
Is Greenlane College a public or private school?
Greenlane College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Greenlane College?
You can call 011 492 1778. It is located at 32, Commercial Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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