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Greenlane College

SecondaryIndependentNSC Exams EMIS: 700400313

Johannesburg, Johannesburg South, Gauteng

212
Learners
18:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Greenlane College?

Greenlane College is an independent secondary school in Johannesburg, within the Johannesburg South education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 212 enrolled learners and 12 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Greenlane College?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 22% of similar schools

(Independent Secondary schools in Gauteng)

NSC Matric Results

2023
82.1%
23/28 passed
2024
82.9%
29/35 passed
2025
100.0%
35/35 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202382.1%
202482.9%
2025100.0%
Pass rate distribution — UNKNOWN schools in Gauteng (2025)40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 99% Benoni Educational College: 48.8%Sedaven High School: 69.2%Elite College: 75.0%Filadelfia: 87.0%Magaliesburg Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 87.7%Northwood Independent High School: 89.0%Franciscan Matric Project: 89.3%Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation: 89.9%Rosina Sedibane-Modiba Sports School of Specialisation: 90.8%Vector High School: 90.9%National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts): 91.8%Impact Tutorial Centre: 94.1%Immaculata Secondary School: 94.1%Jeppe Education Centre - Vereeniging: 94.2%Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School: 94.4%Central College: 95.7%Spartan High School: 96.2%Leap Science and Maths School: 96.2%Leap Science and Maths School (Independent): 96.9%St Barnabas College Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 97.1%Curtis Nkondo Maths, Science, Ict, Engineering, Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation: 98.0%East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts): 98.9%Falcon Educational School: 100.0%Grantley College: 100.0%Newgate College: 100.0%St Aquinas College-Alexandra Campus: 100.0%Concord College: 100.0%Brandcliff House: 100.0%Leap Science and Maths School: 100.0%Horizon International High School: 100.0%Jordao College: 100.0%Vutomi High School: 100.0%Al-Aqsa Extension 10 School: 100.0%Greenlane College: 100.0%Stemridge Dishon School: 100.0%Concord College Mulburton: 100.0%St Martin De Porres High School: 100.0%Seekers Private High School: 100.0%Institute for Quality Collegiate: 100.0%Fair Ridge Private School: 100.0%Carpe Diem Academy: 100.0%Tukssport High School: 100.0%Duo Edu Senioronafhanklike Skool: 100.0%Watersrand Secondary School: 100.0%This school: 100.0% This school

100.0% pass rate in 2025 — 22 UNKNOWN schools in Gauteng scored lower, 0 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for UNKNOWN schools in Gauteng in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Benoni Educational College48.8%
Sedaven High School69.2%
Elite College75.0%
Filadelfia87.0%
Magaliesburg Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation87.7%
Northwood Independent High School89.0%
Franciscan Matric Project89.3%
Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation89.9%
Rosina Sedibane-Modiba Sports School of Specialisation90.8%
Vector High School90.9%
National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)91.8%
Impact Tutorial Centre94.1%
Immaculata Secondary School94.1%
Jeppe Education Centre - Vereeniging94.2%
Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School94.4%
Central College95.7%
Spartan High School96.2%
Leap Science and Maths School96.2%
Leap Science and Maths School (Independent)96.9%
St Barnabas College Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation97.1%
Curtis Nkondo Maths, Science, Ict, Engineering, Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation98.0%
East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)98.9%
Falcon Educational School100.0%
Grantley College100.0%
Newgate College100.0%
St Aquinas College-Alexandra Campus100.0%
Concord College100.0%
Brandcliff House100.0%
Leap Science and Maths School100.0%
Horizon International High School100.0%
Jordao College100.0%
Vutomi High School100.0%
Al-Aqsa Extension 10 School100.0%
Greenlane College (this school)100.0%
Stemridge Dishon School100.0%
Concord College Mulburton100.0%
St Martin De Porres High School100.0%
Seekers Private High School100.0%
Institute for Quality Collegiate100.0%
Fair Ridge Private School100.0%
Carpe Diem Academy100.0%
Tukssport High School100.0%
Duo Edu Senioronafhanklike Skool100.0%
Watersrand Secondary School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

32, Commercial Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Johannesburg CBD2.4 km
Rosebank7 km
Sandton11.4 km
Germiston14.6 km
Roodepoort15.8 km
Kempton Park24.2 km

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What other schools are near Greenlane College?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Fordsburg Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,222 learners 37 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.4km away
Allied School Fordsburg
CombinedIndependent
165 learners 16 educators 10:1

Fewer learners per educator than 68% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.4km away
Allied Boys
CombinedIndependent

Data not available

Johannesburg · 0.4km away
Nationwide School for Academic Excellence
CombinedIndependent
682 learners 28 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.6km away
Nizamiye School Mayfair
CombinedIndependent
549 learners 45 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

Mayfair · 0.7km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Gauteng (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Greenlane College.

Maharishi Invincibility School of Management Independent School
SecondaryIndependent
429 learners 34 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 51% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Jordao College
SecondaryIndependent
61 learners 8 educators 8:1

Fewer learners per educator than 78% of similar schools

Towerby
Vector High School
SecondaryIndependent
105 learners 12 educators 9:1

Fewer learners per educator than 70% of similar schools

Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.