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Protea Secondary School No.2

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

Protea Secondary School No.2 is a public secondary school in Protea Glen, Soweto. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,952 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Protea Secondary School No.2, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Protea Glen, Soweto, Protea Secondary School No.2 is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,952
Learners
54
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Protea Secondary School No.2 is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Protea Secondary School No.2 specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Protea Secondary School No.2.

  • Vuwani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Protea Secondary School No.2, at 2,678 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Secondary School No.2 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President sits in roughly the same size range as Protea Secondary School No.2, at 2,371 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Secondary School No.2 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School sits in roughly the same size range as Protea Secondary School No.2, at 2,256 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Secondary School No.2 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Protea Secondary School No.2, at 1,987 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Secondary School No.2 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Faranani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Protea Secondary School No.2, at 1,926 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Secondary School No.2; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Protea Secondary School No.2, at 2,394 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Secondary School No.2; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is a similar size to Protea Secondary School No.2, with 1,887 learners against 1,952; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Secondary School No.2; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Protea Secondary School No.2, at 1,787 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Secondary School No.2; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is a similar size to Protea Secondary School No.2, with 1,578 learners against 1,952; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Secondary School No.2 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomzamo Madikizela Mandela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Protea Secondary School No.2, at 1,542 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Secondary School No.2; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 Protea Secondary School No.2 for 2027

As a public school, Protea Secondary School No.2 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
15704, Cnr Sunrise And Sunset Avenue, Protea Glen, Protea Glen, Soweto
Telephone
071 563 2306
EMIS number
700400913

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Protea Secondary School No.2?
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 Secondary School No.2 directly, on 071 563 2306, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Protea Secondary School No.2?
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 Protea Secondary School No.2 the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Protea Secondary School No.2 to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Soweto besides Protea Secondary School No.2?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Protea Secondary School No.2?
Protea Secondary School No.2 reported 1,952 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Secondary School No.2?
Yes, Protea Secondary School No.2 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 Secondary School No.2's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Protea Secondary School No.2.
Is Protea Secondary School No.2 a public or private school?
Protea Secondary School No.2 is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Protea Secondary School No.2?
You can call 071 563 2306. It is located at 15704, Cnr Sunrise And Sunset Avenue, Protea Glen, Protea Glen, Soweto.
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