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Secondary · Public · NSC exams · EMIS 700130070

Johannesburg, Johannesburg East, Gauteng

1,841 learners 39:1 learners per educator Q5

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Matric: 84.4% of candidates passed in 2025 (216 of 256). Of the 216 comparable Quintile 5 schools in Gauteng with 2025 results, 34 scored lower.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026

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What kind of school is Kensington Secondary School?

Kensington Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg, within the Johannesburg East education district of Gauteng. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,841 enrolled learners and 47 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1.

It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality. Among 223 Q5 Secondary schools in Gauteng, it has more learners per educator than 99% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at 25 Cnr Protea and New York Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, and can be reached on 010 065 2139.

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

School fees at Kensington Secondary School

Kensington Secondary School is recorded as a fee-charging school. The school governing body proposes the amount and a majority of parents at the yearly budget meeting must approve it.

We do not have the amount. The principal must tell parents the yearly fee when a child is admitted, so ask the school office.

Fee status as recorded by the Department of Basic Education.

If you cannot afford the fees

At a public school that charges fees, parents can apply to pay less or nothing. This is called an exemption. A public school may not refuse to admit a child because the parent cannot pay the fees or has not paid them.

  • You pay nothing if one child's yearly fees, plus any other money the school asks you to pay for that child, are 10% (one tenth) or more of the parents' combined yearly income before tax.
  • You pay less if the fees and other payments are between 3.5% and 10% of that income. Below 3.5%, you pay less only if you have several children at public schools that charge fees: at least 2 children at 3%, 4 at 2.5%, or 6 at 2%. The regulations' table goes up in half percents and does not settle the figures between its rows, so the calculator below shows both rows.
  • Below 2% the formula gives no exemption. If you still cannot pay because of something outside your control, tell the governing body. It may agree to an exemption with conditions.
  • You pay nothing, no matter how much you earn, if you receive a social grant for the child, if the child is placed in a foster home, a youth care centre, a place of safety or an orphanage, if you are a relative caring for an orphan, or for a child whose parents have abandoned them and who has no means of support, or if the child heads the household. You must give the governing body proof: an affidavit, a letter from a social worker, or a court order.

Work out what the formula gives you

Use amounts for a whole year. If you pay monthly, multiply by the number of months the school charges. Nothing you type leaves your device.

How to apply: ask the principal for the exemption form and give it to the chairperson of the school governing body. You apply every year. If the other parent cannot be found or will not give their income, you can say so in an affidavit and apply on your own. The governing body must decide within 30 days and tell you in writing. If you are not satisfied, you can appeal in writing to the head of the provincial education department, within 30 days of getting the decision.

Source: Regulations relating to the Exemption of Parents from Payment of School Fees in Public Schools (Government Notice R1052 of 2006, as amended by Notice 1149 of 2006), and sections 5 and 41 of the South African Schools Act. More about fee exemptions.

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NSC Matric Results

84.4% of candidates passed in 2025 (216 of 256). Of the 216 comparable Quintile 5 schools in Gauteng with 2025 results, 34 scored lower.

Show the peer dot plot & trend
2023
78.0%
163/209 passed
2024
92.6%
224/242 passed
2025
84.4%
216/256 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
202378.0%
202492.6%
202584.4%
Pass rate distribution: Quintile 5 schools in Gauteng (2025)65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 94% Diversity High School: 70.1%Lotus Gardens Secondary School: 70.1%Hoër Tegniese Skool Carel De Wet: 70.5%Northview High School: 71.3%General Smuts High School: 71.4%Azara Secondary School: 71.8%Townview High School: 73.0%Chris J Botha Secondary School: 73.2%Phumula Gardens Secondary School: 73.7%Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark: 75.4%Villa Lisa Secondary School: 76.8%Reitumetse Secondary School: 77.0%Hoërskool Primrose: 78.9%Sandown High School: 79.2%Musi Comprehensive: 79.3%William Hills Secondary School: 79.5%Fochville Secondary School No 2: 79.7%Tshwane Secondary School: 80.2%Vosloorus Comprehensive Secondary School: 80.5%Forest High School: 80.6%Topaz Secondary School: 81.1%Bedfordview High School: 81.9%Mandisa Shiceka Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 82.0%Sandringham High School: 82.2%Unity Secondary School: 82.3%East Bank High School: 82.8%Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation - Aviation: 83.1%Wordsworth High School: 83.7%Daspoort Secondary School: 83.8%R W Fick Secondary School: 83.9%Jules High School: 84.0%Kibler Park Secondary School: 84.0%Hoër Tegniese Skool Langlaagte: 84.1%New Nation Secondary School: 84.3%Kensington Secondary School: 84.4%Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School: 84.6%Lenasia South Secondary School: 84.7%Hillview High School: 84.8%Zakariyya Park Secondary School: 85.3%Liverpool Secondary School: 85.4%Parklands High School: 85.5%Sir John Adamson High School: 85.5%Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School: 85.7%Alrapark Secondary School: 86.5%Hoërskool Hercules: 86.6%Mondeor High School: 86.8%Hoërskool Elsburg: 86.9%Ferndale High School: 87.1%Norkem Park High School: 87.2%Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes: 87.4%Glenvista High School: 87.8%The Glen High School: 87.9%Pretoria Secondary School: 88.1%Protea Glen Secondary School: 88.2%Hoërskool Elspark: 88.4%Hoërskool Carletonville: 88.4%Wendywood High School: 88.4%Fusion Secondary School: 88.6%Reasoma Secondary School: 88.8%North Riding Secondary School: 88.8%The Hill High School: 88.9%Hoërskool Jan De Klerk: 89.0%Suncrest High School: 89.0%Trinity Secondary School: 89.7%Hoërskool Wonderfontein: 90.1%Fred Norman Secondary School: 90.1%Princess High School: 90.1%Afrikaanse Hoërskool Germiston: 90.2%Riverside High School: 90.3%Mountain View High School: 90.3%The Vaal High School: 90.4%Hoërskool Voortrekkerhoogte: 90.4%Barnato Park High School: 90.6%Hoërskool Silverton: 90.7%Cullinan Secondary School: 90.9%Nigel High School: 91.1%Southview High School: 91.2%Nirvana Secondary School: 91.3%Hoërskool Die Fakkel: 91.3%Clapham High School: 91.3%Boksburg High School: 91.4%Laerskool Glenharvie: 91.4%Hoërskool Birchleigh: 91.5%Highlands North Boys High School: 91.5%Pretoria Technical High School: 91.6%Lyttelton Manor High School: 91.7%Gekombineerde Skool Noorderlig: 91.9%Athlone Boys' High School: 91.9%Springs Secondary School: 92.2%Waverley Girls' High School: 92.2%Hoërskool Vryburger High School: 92.3%West Ridge High School: 92.3%Thornridge Secondary School: 92.4%Hoërskool Goudrif: 92.7%St Enda's Secondary School: 92.7%Johannesburg Secondary School: 92.7%Babinaphuti Secondary School: 92.7%Hoërskool Elandspoort: 92.7%Phoenix Secondary School: 92.8%Dowerglen High School: 92.9%Hoërskool Gerrit Maritz: 92.9%Hoërskool Akasia: 93.1%Hoërskool Staatspresident C R Swart: 93.2%Germiston High School: 93.3%Soshanguve East Secondary School: 93.4%Hoërskool Jeugland: 93.7%Hoërskool Westonaria: 93.7%Sandtonview Combined School: 93.8%Oakdale Secondary School: 93.8%Glenbrack High School: 94.1%Hoërskool Uitsig: 94.3%Edenglen High School: 94.4%Pro Arte Alphen Park (Creative and Performing Arts): 94.4%Tetelo Secondary School: 94.8%Hoërskool Vorentoe: 94.9%Hoërskool President: 95.0%Jabulani Technical Secondary School: 95.0%Pretoria Central High School: 95.1%Hoër Tegniese Skool Pretoria-Tuine: 95.4%Hoërskool Alberton: 95.5%Hoërskool Suiderlig: 95.7%Dawnview High School: 96.1%Katlehong Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics School of Specialisation: 96.3%Hoërskool Voortrekker: 96.4%Hoërskool Bastion: 96.4%Florida Park High School: 96.4%Hoërskool Riebeeckrand: 96.5%Protea Secondary School No.2: 96.6%Hoërskool Die Adelaar: 96.7%Roshnee Secondary School: 96.7%Willowmoore High School: 96.8%Noordwyk Secondary School: 97.0%Vereeniging Gimnasium: 97.0%Hoërskool Erasmus: 97.2%Ennerdale Secondary School: 97.2%Hoërskool Tuine: 97.2%Queens High School: 97.3%Edenvale High School: 97.4%Midrand High School: 97.4%Lesiba Secondary School: 97.5%Randfontein High School: 97.5%Allen Glen High School: 97.5%Hoërskool Kempton Park: 97.7%Brakpan High School: 97.7%Hoërskool Stoffberg: 97.7%Springs Girls' High School: 97.7%Hoër Tegniese Skool N Diederichs: 97.7%Carleton Jones High School: 97.7%Willowridge High School: 97.7%Krugersdorp High School: 97.9%Parktown Boys' High School: 98.0%Hoërskool Drie Riviere: 98.0%Jeppe High School for Girls: 98.1%Denver Secondary School: 98.1%Roosevelt High School: 98.1%Northcliff High School: 98.1%Hoërskool Roodepoort: 98.1%Springs Boys' High School: 98.2%Fourways High School: 98.2%Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg: 98.2%Kenilworth Secondary School: 98.3%King Edward Vii School: 98.3%Hoërskool Langenhoven: 98.3%Hoërskool Oosterlig: 98.4%Sunward Park High School: 98.4%Hoërskool Johan Jurgens: 98.4%Hoërskool Die Burger: 98.4%Hoërskool Monument: 98.5%Dinwiddie High School: 98.6%Hoërskool John Vorster: 98.6%Hoërskool Transvalia: 98.6%Hoërskool Montana: 98.6%Athlone Girls' High School: 98.7%Bryanston High School: 98.7%Hoërskool Linden: 98.7%Hoërskool Overkruin: 98.7%Hoërskool Marais Viljoen: 98.9%Marlboro Gardens Secondary School: 98.9%Pretoria High School for Girls: 98.9%Centurion Secondary School: 98.9%Hoërskool Dr E G Jansen: 99.1%Bracken High School: 99.1%Hoërskool Die Anker: 99.1%Hoërskool Overvaal: 99.2%Pretoria Boys' High School: 99.3%Rand Park High School: 99.4%Hoërskool Wonderboom: 99.4%Hoërskool Garsfontein: 99.4%Hoërskool Pretoria-Noord: 99.4%Hoërskool Florida: 99.5%Hoërskool Driehoek: 99.5%Rietondale High School: 99.5%Benoni High School: 99.6%Lenasia Secondary School: 99.6%Hoërskool Oos-Moot: 99.6%Hoërskool Brandwag: 100.0%Hoërskool Hans Moore: 100.0%Alberton High School: 100.0%Hoërskool Dinamika: 100.0%Ahmed Timol Secondary School: 100.0%Hoërskool Noordheuwel: 100.0%Jeppe High School for Boys: 100.0%Greenside High School: 100.0%Parktown Girls' High School: 100.0%Uj Academy Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 100.0%Hoërskool Randburg: 100.0%Hoërskool Dr Malan: 100.0%Hoër Tegnologiese Skool John Vorster: 100.0%Hoërskool Die Wilgers: 100.0%Hoërskool Eldoraigne: 100.0%Hoërskool Menlopark: 100.0%Hoërskool Centurion: 100.0%Hoërskool Waterkloof: 100.0%Hoërskool Zwartkop: 100.0%Sutherland High School: 100.0%Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool: 100.0%Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool: 100.0%This school: 84.4% This school

84.4% pass rate in 2025. 34 Quintile 5 schools in Gauteng scored lower, 182 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 Quintile 5 schools in Gauteng in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Diversity High School70.1%
Lotus Gardens Secondary School70.1%
Hoër Tegniese Skool Carel De Wet70.5%
Northview High School71.3%
General Smuts High School71.4%
Azara Secondary School71.8%
Townview High School73.0%
Chris J Botha Secondary School73.2%
Phumula Gardens Secondary School73.7%
Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark75.4%
Villa Lisa Secondary School76.8%
Reitumetse Secondary School77.0%
Hoërskool Primrose78.9%
Sandown High School79.2%
Musi Comprehensive79.3%
William Hills Secondary School79.5%
Fochville Secondary School No 279.7%
Tshwane Secondary School80.2%
Vosloorus Comprehensive Secondary School80.5%
Forest High School80.6%
Topaz Secondary School81.1%
Bedfordview High School81.9%
Mandisa Shiceka Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation82.0%
Sandringham High School82.2%
Unity Secondary School82.3%
East Bank High School82.8%
Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation - Aviation83.1%
Wordsworth High School83.7%
Daspoort Secondary School83.8%
R W Fick Secondary School83.9%
Jules High School84.0%
Kibler Park Secondary School84.0%
Hoër Tegniese Skool Langlaagte84.1%
New Nation Secondary School84.3%
Kensington Secondary School (this school)84.4%
Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School84.6%
Lenasia South Secondary School84.7%
Hillview High School84.8%
Zakariyya Park Secondary School85.3%
Liverpool Secondary School85.4%
Parklands High School85.5%
Sir John Adamson High School85.5%
Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School85.7%
Alrapark Secondary School86.5%
Hoërskool Hercules86.6%
Mondeor High School86.8%
Hoërskool Elsburg86.9%
Ferndale High School87.1%
Norkem Park High School87.2%
Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes87.4%
Glenvista High School87.8%
The Glen High School87.9%
Pretoria Secondary School88.1%
Protea Glen Secondary School88.2%
Hoërskool Elspark88.4%
Hoërskool Carletonville88.4%
Wendywood High School88.4%
Fusion Secondary School88.6%
Reasoma Secondary School88.8%
North Riding Secondary School88.8%
The Hill High School88.9%
Hoërskool Jan De Klerk89.0%
Suncrest High School89.0%
Trinity Secondary School89.7%
Hoërskool Wonderfontein90.1%
Fred Norman Secondary School90.1%
Princess High School90.1%
Afrikaanse Hoërskool Germiston90.2%
Riverside High School90.3%
Mountain View High School90.3%
The Vaal High School90.4%
Hoërskool Voortrekkerhoogte90.4%
Barnato Park High School90.6%
Hoërskool Silverton90.7%
Cullinan Secondary School90.9%
Nigel High School91.1%
Southview High School91.2%
Nirvana Secondary School91.3%
Hoërskool Die Fakkel91.3%
Clapham High School91.3%
Boksburg High School91.4%
Laerskool Glenharvie91.4%
Hoërskool Birchleigh91.5%
Highlands North Boys High School91.5%
Pretoria Technical High School91.6%
Lyttelton Manor High School91.7%
Gekombineerde Skool Noorderlig91.9%
Athlone Boys' High School91.9%
Springs Secondary School92.2%
Waverley Girls' High School92.2%
Hoërskool Vryburger High School92.3%
West Ridge High School92.3%
Thornridge Secondary School92.4%
Hoërskool Goudrif92.7%
St Enda's Secondary School92.7%
Johannesburg Secondary School92.7%
Babinaphuti Secondary School92.7%
Hoërskool Elandspoort92.7%
Phoenix Secondary School92.8%
Dowerglen High School92.9%
Hoërskool Gerrit Maritz92.9%
Hoërskool Akasia93.1%
Hoërskool Staatspresident C R Swart93.2%
Germiston High School93.3%
Soshanguve East Secondary School93.4%
Hoërskool Jeugland93.7%
Hoërskool Westonaria93.7%
Sandtonview Combined School93.8%
Oakdale Secondary School93.8%
Glenbrack High School94.1%
Hoërskool Uitsig94.3%
Edenglen High School94.4%
Pro Arte Alphen Park (Creative and Performing Arts)94.4%
Tetelo Secondary School94.8%
Hoërskool Vorentoe94.9%
Hoërskool President95.0%
Jabulani Technical Secondary School95.0%
Pretoria Central High School95.1%
Hoër Tegniese Skool Pretoria-Tuine95.4%
Hoërskool Alberton95.5%
Hoërskool Suiderlig95.7%
Dawnview High School96.1%
Katlehong Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics School of Specialisation96.3%
Hoërskool Voortrekker96.4%
Hoërskool Bastion96.4%
Florida Park High School96.4%
Hoërskool Riebeeckrand96.5%
Protea Secondary School No.296.6%
Hoërskool Die Adelaar96.7%
Roshnee Secondary School96.7%
Willowmoore High School96.8%
Noordwyk Secondary School97.0%
Vereeniging Gimnasium97.0%
Hoërskool Erasmus97.2%
Ennerdale Secondary School97.2%
Hoërskool Tuine97.2%
Queens High School97.3%
Edenvale High School97.4%
Midrand High School97.4%
Lesiba Secondary School97.5%
Randfontein High School97.5%
Allen Glen High School97.5%
Hoërskool Kempton Park97.7%
Brakpan High School97.7%
Hoërskool Stoffberg97.7%
Springs Girls' High School97.7%
Hoër Tegniese Skool N Diederichs97.7%
Carleton Jones High School97.7%
Willowridge High School97.7%
Krugersdorp High School97.9%
Parktown Boys' High School98.0%
Hoërskool Drie Riviere98.0%
Jeppe High School for Girls98.1%
Denver Secondary School98.1%
Roosevelt High School98.1%
Northcliff High School98.1%
Hoërskool Roodepoort98.1%
Springs Boys' High School98.2%
Fourways High School98.2%
Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg98.2%
Kenilworth Secondary School98.3%
King Edward Vii School98.3%
Hoërskool Langenhoven98.3%
Hoërskool Oosterlig98.4%
Sunward Park High School98.4%
Hoërskool Johan Jurgens98.4%
Hoërskool Die Burger98.4%
Hoërskool Monument98.5%
Dinwiddie High School98.6%
Hoërskool John Vorster98.6%
Hoërskool Transvalia98.6%
Hoërskool Montana98.6%
Athlone Girls' High School98.7%
Bryanston High School98.7%
Hoërskool Linden98.7%
Hoërskool Overkruin98.7%
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen98.9%
Marlboro Gardens Secondary School98.9%
Pretoria High School for Girls98.9%
Centurion Secondary School98.9%
Hoërskool Dr E G Jansen99.1%
Bracken High School99.1%
Hoërskool Die Anker99.1%
Hoërskool Overvaal99.2%
Pretoria Boys' High School99.3%
Rand Park High School99.4%
Hoërskool Wonderboom99.4%
Hoërskool Garsfontein99.4%
Hoërskool Pretoria-Noord99.4%
Hoërskool Florida99.5%
Hoërskool Driehoek99.5%
Rietondale High School99.5%
Benoni High School99.6%
Lenasia Secondary School99.6%
Hoërskool Oos-Moot99.6%
Hoërskool Brandwag100.0%
Hoërskool Hans Moore100.0%
Alberton High School100.0%
Hoërskool Dinamika100.0%
Ahmed Timol Secondary School100.0%
Hoërskool Noordheuwel100.0%
Jeppe High School for Boys100.0%
Greenside High School100.0%
Parktown Girls' High School100.0%
Uj Academy Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation100.0%
Hoërskool Randburg100.0%
Hoërskool Dr Malan100.0%
Hoër Tegnologiese Skool John Vorster100.0%
Hoërskool Die Wilgers100.0%
Hoërskool Eldoraigne100.0%
Hoërskool Menlopark100.0%
Hoërskool Centurion100.0%
Hoërskool Waterkloof100.0%
Hoërskool Zwartkop100.0%
Sutherland High School100.0%
Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool100.0%
Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool100.0%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting2023171694.1%
Accounting2024211990.5%
Accounting2025222195.5%
Business Studies2023747094.6%
Business Studies2024958993.7%
Business Studies20251109788.2%
Economics2023483470.8%
Economics2024544990.7%
Economics2025705477.1%
Geography202316215394.4%
Geography202418017396.1%
Geography202514414197.9%
History2023836375.9%
History202411610691.4%
History202514011783.6%
Life Sciences20231389065.2%
Life Sciences202411410491.2%
Life Sciences2025998888.9%
Mathematical Literacy202313512189.6%
Mathematical Literacy202418216691.2%
Mathematical Literacy202519618192.3%
Mathematics2023773342.9%
Mathematics2024613557.4%
Mathematics2025633149.2%
Physical Sciences2023452862.2%
Physical Sciences2024372464.9%
Physical Sciences2025382257.9%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

After matric: applying and paying for study

Some universities charge nothing to apply, and some waive the fee. These are their own rules, checked on 7 November 2026. Most applications for 2027 closed in September and October 2026. Rules and dates change every year, so confirm on the university's website before you apply.

  • University of the Free State: No application fee (2027 applications).
  • University of Johannesburg: No application fee for online applications.
  • University of Mpumalanga: No application fee from the 2027 academic year.
  • University of Venda: No application fee.
  • Central University of Technology: No application fee.
  • Nelson Mandela University: No application fee for South African citizens.
  • University of the Western Cape: No application fee (2027 application guide).
  • University of Pretoria: R300 to apply for 2027, waived if your household income is R150 000 a year or less. You upload proof of income with the application.
  • Stellenbosch University: R100 for South African citizens and permanent residents to apply for 2027. The online system asks for R400: pay only R100 by EFT, or pay R400 online and get R300 back. Depending on the quintile of your school, undergraduate applicants may pay nothing: the application then shows the fee as R0.00. South Africans applying to the Stellenbosch or Tygerberg campus who cannot pay can send the university a motivation: the fee guide linked here gives the address. The EMIS record lists Kensington Secondary School as Quintile 5; confirm with the university.
  • NSFAS: The government's student funding scheme for study at public universities and TVET colleges. Applications for 2027 funding closed on 31 October 2026; the website has the rules and lets you track an application.
  • Career advice (Khetha): The Department of Higher Education and Training's career advice service: call 086 999 0123 or SMS 072 204 5056.

This list may be incomplete: other universities may also be free to apply, and some charge a fee. It is not a recommendation of any university.

Learner numbers reported to the Department, by year

These counts are not a measure of quality. A number can change because a school adds or drops grades, because new schools open nearby or boundaries change, or because of an error in what was reported.

05001,0001,5002,00020072010201520202025
Learners by year, with the number of learners down the left. A gap is a year we have no figure for.
See the number for each year
YearLearners
2007848
2008959
2009969
20101,050
2011990
2012992
20131,020
2016984
20181,007
20191,129
20201,214
20211,324
20221,446
20231,566
20251,841

These are counts of learners from the Department of Basic Education’s national school lists. A few figures that look like recording errors are left out. We found no list with figures for 2014, 2015, 2017, 2024. How we read these lists.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Kensington Secondary School?

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 1% of similar schools

(Q5 Secondary schools in Gauteng)

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Distance to Major Centres

By road. Driving times are estimates in free-flowing traffic and exclude congestion.

Johannesburg CBD6.5 km · 8 min
Rosebank10.6 km · 14 min
Germiston13.5 km · 12 min

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What other schools are near Kensington Secondary School?

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

Eastgate Primary School

Primary · Public · Quintile 5

774 learners 26 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.3km away
Queens High School

Secondary · Public · Quintile 5

1,261 learners 66 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.5km away
Leicester Road Primary School

Primary · Public · Quintile 5

700 learners 35 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 87% of similar schools

Kensington · 0.8km away
Laerskool Kensington

Primary · Public · Quintile 5

623 learners 21 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 39% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 1km away
Hillcrest Primary School

Primary · Public · Quintile 5

945 learners 27 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Malvern · 1.2km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public secondary schools in Gauteng with Quintile 5.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Kensington Secondary School. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Queens High School

Secondary · Public · Quintile 5

1,261 learners 66 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Jeppe High School for Girls

Secondary · Public · Quintile 5

947 learners 61 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 95% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Denver Secondary School

Secondary · Public · Quintile 5

1,360 learners 40 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Malvern

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

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