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Protea Glen Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Protea Glen Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Protea Glen Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Protea Glen Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,882
Learners
55
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Protea Glen 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 Protea Glen Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 238 matric candidates from Protea Glen Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328323081.3%
202424820984.3%
202523821088.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Protea Glen 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
Mathematics975758.8%
Mathematical Literacy15112482.1%
Physical Sciences744358.1%
Life Sciences746283.8%
Accounting232087.0%
Business Studies17416494.3%
Economics231982.6%
Geography747094.6%
History15112683.4%
English First Additional Language248248100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Protea Glen Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Protea Glen Secondary School's 1,882; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Protea Glen Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • High School President is a similar size to Protea Glen Secondary School, with 2,371 learners against 1,882; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Protea Glen Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is a similar size to Protea Glen Secondary School, with 2,256 learners against 1,882; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Protea Glen Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Protea Glen Secondary School, with 1,987 learners against 1,882; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Protea Glen Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Protea Glen Secondary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,882, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Protea Glen Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Protea Glen Secondary School's 1,882, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Glen Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,882; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Protea Glen Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Protea Glen Secondary School's 1,882; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Glen Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Protea Glen Secondary School's 1,882; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Glen Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Glen Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,882; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Glen Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Protea Glen Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Protea Glen 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
14502, Wildechestnut, Protea Glen, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
51327 Protea Glen 1819
Telephone
011 297 7008
Website
proteaglensecondary.co.za
EMIS number
700400244

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Protea Glen 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 Protea Glen Secondary School directly, on 011 297 7008, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Protea Glen 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 Protea Glen Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Protea Glen Secondary School's 88.2% 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 Protea Glen Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Protea Glen Secondary School?
Protea Glen Secondary School reported 1,882 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Protea Glen Secondary School?
Yes, Protea Glen 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 Protea Glen Secondary School's matric results like?
Protea Glen Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.2%, in 2025. That's up from 81.3% in 2023.
Is Protea Glen Secondary School a public or private school?
Protea Glen Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Protea Glen Secondary School?
You can call 011 297 7008. It is located at 14502, Wildechestnut, Protea Glen, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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