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Johannesburg Polytech Institute

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Johannesburg Polytech Institute is a private combined school in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Johannesburg Polytech Institute, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Johannesburg Polytech Institute is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

2,375
Learners
96
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Johannesburg Polytech Institute 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 Johannesburg Polytech Institute directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Johannesburg Polytech Institute entered 127 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314914194.6%
202413913899.3%
2025127127100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Johannesburg Polytech Institute offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics664669.7%
Mathematical Literacy7373100.0%
Physical Sciences533464.2%
Life Sciences5353100.0%
Accounting2323100.0%
Business Studies3838100.0%
Economics3838100.0%
Geography101101100.0%
History4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Johannesburg Polytech Institute compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Johannesburg Polytech Institute's 2,375; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Johannesburg Polytech Institute, at 2,896 learners; 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 Johannesburg Polytech Institute's 100%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Johannesburg Polytech Institute, with 2,848 learners against 2,375; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Johannesburg Polytech Institute, at 2,818 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Johannesburg Polytech Institute, at 2,781 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 Johannesburg Polytech Institute, with 2,936 learners against 2,375; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Johannesburg Polytech Institute, at 2,896 learners; 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 Johannesburg Polytech Institute's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Johannesburg Polytech Institute, with 2,892 learners against 2,375; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Johannesburg Polytech Institute, with 2,888 learners against 2,375; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Johannesburg Polytech Institute, with 2,848 learners against 2,375; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
29, Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 16067 Doornfontein 2028
Telephone
011 402 2227
Website
joburgpolytech.co.za
Email
info@joburgpolytech.education
EMIS number
700122234

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Johannesburg Polytech Institute?
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 Johannesburg Polytech Institute directly, on 011 402 2227, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Johannesburg Polytech Institute?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Johannesburg Polytech Institute the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Johannesburg Polytech Institute'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 Johannesburg Polytech Institute?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Johannesburg Polytech Institute?
Johannesburg Polytech Institute reported 2,375 learners and 96 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Johannesburg Polytech Institute?
Yes. As a private school, Johannesburg Polytech Institute 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 Johannesburg Polytech Institute's matric results like?
Johannesburg Polytech Institute's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.6% in 2023.
Is Johannesburg Polytech Institute a public or private school?
Johannesburg Polytech Institute is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Johannesburg Polytech Institute?
You can call 011 402 2227. It is located at 29, Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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