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Missourilaan Secondary School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

Missourilaan Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.5% pass rate.

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

In Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Missourilaan Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,396
Learners
51
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Missourilaan Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Missourilaan Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Missourilaan Secondary School entered 168 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318314177.0%
202421317783.1%
202516814284.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Missourilaan Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 87%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics462656.5%
Mathematical Literacy13510577.8%
Physical Sciences352262.9%
Life Sciences756282.7%
Geography11510087.0%
History1129282.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Missourilaan Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Missourilaan Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,396; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Missourilaan Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Missourilaan Secondary School's 1,396; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Missourilaan Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Missourilaan Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 1,396; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.5% against Missourilaan Secondary School's 84.5%).
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Missourilaan Secondary School's 1,396; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Missourilaan Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Missourilaan Secondary School, at 1,952 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Missourilaan Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,396, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Missourilaan Secondary School's 1,396; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Missourilaan Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Missourilaan Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Missourilaan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Missourilaan Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Missourilaan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Missourilaan Secondary School's 1,396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Missourilaan 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 Missourilaan Secondary School for 2027

Missourilaan 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
15, Missouri Avenue, Eldorado Park Extension 7, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Postal
X12 Kliptown 1812
Telephone
011 342 1107
EMIS number
700120253

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Missourilaan 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 Missourilaan Secondary School directly, on 011 342 1107, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Missourilaan 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 Missourilaan Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Missourilaan Secondary School's 84.5% 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 Missourilaan Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Missourilaan Secondary School?
Missourilaan Secondary School reported 1,396 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Missourilaan Secondary School?
Yes, Missourilaan 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 Missourilaan Secondary School's matric results like?
Missourilaan Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. That's up from 77% in 2023.
Is Missourilaan Secondary School a public or private school?
Missourilaan Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Missourilaan Secondary School?
You can call 011 342 1107. It is located at 15, Missouri Avenue, Eldorado Park Extension 7, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
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