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Willow Crescent Secondary School

School-confirmed · 11 Sep 2026

Secondary · Public · NSC exams · EMIS 700120386

Eldorado Park, Johannesburg Central, Gauteng

1,552 learners 25:1 learners per educator Q4

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Matric: 95.7% of candidates passed in 2025 (201 of 210). Of the 151 comparable Quintile 4 schools in Gauteng with 2025 results, 137 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 Willow Crescent Secondary School?

Willow Crescent Secondary School is a public secondary school in Eldorado Park, within the Johannesburg Central education district of Gauteng. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,552 enrolled learners and 62 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1.

It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. 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 152 Q4 Secondary schools in Gauteng, it has fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at 451 Cnr Willow Crescent Single, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, and can be reached on 010 615 0852.

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

School fees at Willow Crescent Secondary School

Willow Crescent Secondary School is recorded as a no-fee school. Parents do not pay compulsory school fees. The school may ask for voluntary contributions. You do not have to pay them.

Fee status as recorded by the Department of Basic Education.

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NSC Matric Results

95.7% of candidates passed in 2025 (201 of 210). Of the 151 comparable Quintile 4 schools in Gauteng with 2025 results, 137 scored lower.

In both 2024 and 2025, no more than 1 in 5 public Quintile 4 schools in Gauteng with at least 30 writers in both years had a higher NSC pass rate. This covers exam passes only. It does not measure teaching, or show how many learners left before Grade 12.

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2023
78.5%
135/172 passed
2024
95.0%
209/220 passed
2025
95.7%
201/210 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
202378.5%
202495.0%
202595.7%
Pass rate distribution: Quintile 4 schools in Gauteng (2025)50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 86% Edward Phatudi Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 58.8%Senaoane Secondary School: 63.8%Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School: 67.1%Hofmeyr Secondary School: 67.1%Tsako Thabo Secondary School: 69.7%Hoër Tegniese Skool Springs: 71.3%Setjhaba-Sohle Secondary School: 71.6%Phulong Secondary School: 72.0%Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation: 72.2%Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School: 72.3%Lefa-Ifa Secondary School: 73.8%Katleho-Impumelelo Secondary School: 73.8%Boitumelong Secondary School: 74.6%Mohaladitoe Secondary School: 74.6%Kwadukathole Comprehensive School: 75.1%Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School: 75.6%Geluksdal Secondary School: 75.8%Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School: 76.4%Crystal Park High: 76.5%Lehlabile Secondary School: 76.6%Makgetse Secondary School: 77.1%Lethulwazi Comprehensive School: 77.3%Mamellong Comprehensive: 77.6%Coronationville Secondary School: 78.1%Esiyalwini Secondary School: 78.1%Eersterust Secondary School: 78.1%Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School: 78.3%Erasmus Monareng Secondary School: 78.5%Leondale Secondary School: 78.8%Noordgesig Secondary School: 78.8%Masiqhakaze Secondary School: 79.1%Naledi Secondary School: 79.4%Cultura High School: 79.7%Nkumbulo Secondary School: 79.8%Eldorado Park Secondary School: 79.9%Phateng Secondary School: 80.1%Mapetla High School: 80.6%Khanya-Lesedi Sports School of Specialisation: 80.6%Rephafogile Secondary School: 80.7%Mncube Secondary School: 80.8%Je Malepe Secondary School: 80.9%Bokamoso Secondary School: 81.0%Kenneth Masekela Secondary School: 81.3%Thuto-Tiro Engineering School of Specialisation: 81.7%Phafogang Secondary School: 81.9%Madiba Secondary School: 82.4%Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Secondary School: 82.4%Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School: 82.6%Prosperitus Secondary School: 82.8%Rantailane Secondary School: 82.9%Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School: 83.0%Malvern High School: 83.1%Eureka High School: 83.3%Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School: 83.6%Maphutha Secondary School: 83.7%Inqayizivele Secondary School: 83.8%Phineas Xulu Secondary School: 84.0%Ponego Secondary School: 84.0%Memezelo Secondary School: 84.1%Kliptown Secondary School: 84.2%Phelindaba Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 84.2%Badirile Secondary School: 84.5%Missourilaan Secondary School: 84.5%Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation: 84.5%Sekanontoane Secondary School: 84.6%Mom Sebone Secondary School: 85.0%Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School: 85.1%Mahareng Secondary School: 85.7%Setumo - Khiba Secondary School: 85.8%Edenpark Secondary School: 85.9%Ratanda Secondary School: 85.9%Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School: 86.0%Residensia Secondary School: 86.0%Thutopele Secondary School: 86.3%Mh Joosub Technical Secondary School: 86.3%Lebohang Secondary School: 86.3%P.H.L Moraka Secondary School: 86.5%Sikhululekile Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation: 86.5%Seshegong Secondary School: 86.6%Abel Motshoane Secondary School: 86.6%Eketsang Secondary School: 86.7%Laban Motlhabi Comprehensive School: 86.7%Kgetse-Ya-Tsie Secondary School: 87.2%Petit High School: 87.4%Modiri Secondary School: 87.5%David Hellen Peta Secondary School: 87.6%Masithwalisane Secondary School: 87.7%Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation: 87.9%Sijabulile Secondary School: 87.9%Buhle Park Secondary School: 87.9%Willowmead Secondary School: 88.1%Stanza Bopape Secondary School: 88.3%Mosupatsela Secondary School: 88.4%Ab Phokompe Secondary School: 88.4%Kagiso Secondary School: 88.7%Westbury Secondary School: 88.7%Hoërskool Bekker: 88.8%Randfontein Secondary School: 88.8%Seana Marena Secondary School: 88.8%John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation: 88.8%Wallmansthal Secondary School: 88.9%Ngaka Maseko Secondary School: 88.9%Eldomaine Secondary School: 89.0%Fons Luminis Secondary School: 89.0%Hlanganani Secondary School: 89.0%Lancea Vale Secondary School: 89.1%Lenz Public School: 89.2%Hl Setlalentoa Secondary School: 89.7%Letare Secondary School: 90.0%Emdeni Secondary School: 90.2%Tembisa Tourism and Hospitality School of Specialisation: 90.3%Tiyelelani Secondary School: 90.4%Masisebenze Comprehensive School: 90.5%Lethabong Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 90.7%Thomas Mofolo Secondary School: 90.8%Chief A. Luthuli Park Secondary School: 91.0%Nigel Secondary School: 91.4%Gatang Secondary School: 91.5%Amandasig Secondary School: 91.6%Ekangala Engineering School of Specialisation: 91.7%Daliwonga Secondary School: 91.8%Dr. A.T. Moreosele Secondary School: 91.9%Progress Comprehensive School: 92.1%Pj Simelane Secondary School: 92.4%Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School: 92.4%Nm Tsuene High School: 92.4%Kelokitso Comprehensive School: 92.7%Sg Mafaesa Secondary School: 93.2%George Khosa Secondary School: 93.6%Kwabhekilanga Secondary School: 94.0%Hoërskool Jan Viljoen: 94.2%Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School: 94.3%Silver Oaks Secondary School: 94.4%Rand Meisieskool-Girls' School: 94.4%Bokgoni Technical Secondary School: 94.6%Letsatsing Primary Mine School: 94.7%Botse-Botse Secondary School: 95.1%Willow Crescent Secondary School: 95.7%Moqhaka Secondary School: 95.8%Hlomphanang Secondary School: 96.2%Ratshepo Secondary School: 96.6%Hoërskool F H Odendaal: 97.1%Hoërskool Fochville: 97.4%Laudium Secondary School: 97.6%Tembisa West Secondary School: 98.2%Thabo Secondary School: 98.4%Letsibogo Girls Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation: 98.8%Hoërskool Hugenote: 99.5%Jiyana Secondary School: 99.6%Forte Secondary School: 99.6%Moletsane Secondary School: 100.0%Soshanguve Automotive School of Specialisation: 100.0%This school: 95.7% This school

95.7% pass rate in 2025. 137 Quintile 4 schools in Gauteng scored lower, 14 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 4 schools in Gauteng in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Edward Phatudi Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation58.8%
Senaoane Secondary School63.8%
Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School67.1%
Hofmeyr Secondary School67.1%
Tsako Thabo Secondary School69.7%
Hoër Tegniese Skool Springs71.3%
Setjhaba-Sohle Secondary School71.6%
Phulong Secondary School72.0%
Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation72.2%
Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School72.3%
Lefa-Ifa Secondary School73.8%
Katleho-Impumelelo Secondary School73.8%
Boitumelong Secondary School74.6%
Mohaladitoe Secondary School74.6%
Kwadukathole Comprehensive School75.1%
Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School75.6%
Geluksdal Secondary School75.8%
Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School76.4%
Crystal Park High76.5%
Lehlabile Secondary School76.6%
Makgetse Secondary School77.1%
Lethulwazi Comprehensive School77.3%
Mamellong Comprehensive77.6%
Coronationville Secondary School78.1%
Esiyalwini Secondary School78.1%
Eersterust Secondary School78.1%
Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School78.3%
Erasmus Monareng Secondary School78.5%
Leondale Secondary School78.8%
Noordgesig Secondary School78.8%
Masiqhakaze Secondary School79.1%
Naledi Secondary School79.4%
Cultura High School79.7%
Nkumbulo Secondary School79.8%
Eldorado Park Secondary School79.9%
Phateng Secondary School80.1%
Mapetla High School80.6%
Khanya-Lesedi Sports School of Specialisation80.6%
Rephafogile Secondary School80.7%
Mncube Secondary School80.8%
Je Malepe Secondary School80.9%
Bokamoso Secondary School81.0%
Kenneth Masekela Secondary School81.3%
Thuto-Tiro Engineering School of Specialisation81.7%
Phafogang Secondary School81.9%
Madiba Secondary School82.4%
Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Secondary School82.4%
Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School82.6%
Prosperitus Secondary School82.8%
Rantailane Secondary School82.9%
Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School83.0%
Malvern High School83.1%
Eureka High School83.3%
Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School83.6%
Maphutha Secondary School83.7%
Inqayizivele Secondary School83.8%
Phineas Xulu Secondary School84.0%
Ponego Secondary School84.0%
Memezelo Secondary School84.1%
Kliptown Secondary School84.2%
Phelindaba Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation84.2%
Badirile Secondary School84.5%
Missourilaan Secondary School84.5%
Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation84.5%
Sekanontoane Secondary School84.6%
Mom Sebone Secondary School85.0%
Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School85.1%
Mahareng Secondary School85.7%
Setumo - Khiba Secondary School85.8%
Edenpark Secondary School85.9%
Ratanda Secondary School85.9%
Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School86.0%
Residensia Secondary School86.0%
Thutopele Secondary School86.3%
Mh Joosub Technical Secondary School86.3%
Lebohang Secondary School86.3%
P.H.L Moraka Secondary School86.5%
Sikhululekile Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation86.5%
Seshegong Secondary School86.6%
Abel Motshoane Secondary School86.6%
Eketsang Secondary School86.7%
Laban Motlhabi Comprehensive School86.7%
Kgetse-Ya-Tsie Secondary School87.2%
Petit High School87.4%
Modiri Secondary School87.5%
David Hellen Peta Secondary School87.6%
Masithwalisane Secondary School87.7%
Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation87.9%
Sijabulile Secondary School87.9%
Buhle Park Secondary School87.9%
Willowmead Secondary School88.1%
Stanza Bopape Secondary School88.3%
Mosupatsela Secondary School88.4%
Ab Phokompe Secondary School88.4%
Kagiso Secondary School88.7%
Westbury Secondary School88.7%
Hoërskool Bekker88.8%
Randfontein Secondary School88.8%
Seana Marena Secondary School88.8%
John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation88.8%
Wallmansthal Secondary School88.9%
Ngaka Maseko Secondary School88.9%
Eldomaine Secondary School89.0%
Fons Luminis Secondary School89.0%
Hlanganani Secondary School89.0%
Lancea Vale Secondary School89.1%
Lenz Public School89.2%
Hl Setlalentoa Secondary School89.7%
Letare Secondary School90.0%
Emdeni Secondary School90.2%
Tembisa Tourism and Hospitality School of Specialisation90.3%
Tiyelelani Secondary School90.4%
Masisebenze Comprehensive School90.5%
Lethabong Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation90.7%
Thomas Mofolo Secondary School90.8%
Chief A. Luthuli Park Secondary School91.0%
Nigel Secondary School91.4%
Gatang Secondary School91.5%
Amandasig Secondary School91.6%
Ekangala Engineering School of Specialisation91.7%
Daliwonga Secondary School91.8%
Dr. A.T. Moreosele Secondary School91.9%
Progress Comprehensive School92.1%
Pj Simelane Secondary School92.4%
Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School92.4%
Nm Tsuene High School92.4%
Kelokitso Comprehensive School92.7%
Sg Mafaesa Secondary School93.2%
George Khosa Secondary School93.6%
Kwabhekilanga Secondary School94.0%
Hoërskool Jan Viljoen94.2%
Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School94.3%
Silver Oaks Secondary School94.4%
Rand Meisieskool-Girls' School94.4%
Bokgoni Technical Secondary School94.6%
Letsatsing Primary Mine School94.7%
Botse-Botse Secondary School95.1%
Willow Crescent Secondary School (this school)95.7%
Moqhaka Secondary School95.8%
Hlomphanang Secondary School96.2%
Ratshepo Secondary School96.6%
Hoërskool F H Odendaal97.1%
Hoërskool Fochville97.4%
Laudium Secondary School97.6%
Tembisa West Secondary School98.2%
Thabo Secondary School98.4%
Letsibogo Girls Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation98.8%
Hoërskool Hugenote99.5%
Jiyana Secondary School99.6%
Forte Secondary School99.6%
Moletsane Secondary School100.0%
Soshanguve Automotive School of Specialisation100.0%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting2023151386.7%
Accounting2024222090.9%
Accounting2025322887.5%
Business Studies2023837388.0%
Business Studies20241059590.5%
Business Studies202513312291.7%
Economics2023452555.6%
Economics2024403485.0%
Economics20253737100.0%
Geography2023776685.7%
Geography2024706795.7%
Geography2025939298.9%
History2023887180.7%
History202412812396.1%
History2025858296.5%
Life Sciences2023844857.1%
Life Sciences202413410175.4%
Life Sciences2025836578.3%
Mathematical Literacy202314912684.6%
Mathematical Literacy202418317495.1%
Mathematical Literacy202518017597.2%
Mathematics2023241458.3%
Mathematics2024373491.9%
Mathematics2025302480.0%
Physical Sciences2023141178.6%
Physical Sciences2024282382.1%
Physical Sciences2025241770.8%

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 Willow Crescent Secondary School as Quintile 4; 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
20071,354
20081,410
20091,451
20101,432
20111,528
20121,372
20131,189
20161,113
20181,177
20191,267
20201,312
20211,600
20221,589
20231,627
20251,552

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 Willow Crescent 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 89% of similar schools

(Q4 Secondary schools in Gauteng)

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Johannesburg CBD20.7 km · 18 min
Roodepoort25.2 km · 23 min
Rosebank26.4 km · 22 min

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What other schools are near Willow Crescent Secondary School?

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

Boekenhout Primary School

Primary · Public · Quintile 4

1,113 learners 35 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 60% of similar schools

Eldorado Park · 0.3km away
Eldomaine Secondary School

Secondary · Public · Quintile 4

1,266 learners 42 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.6km away
Eldorado Park Muslim School

Primary · Independent

9 educators

Data not available

Eldorado Park · 0.6km away
Eldridge Primary School

Primary · Public · Quintile 4

1,349 learners 39 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 32% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 1km away
Goudpark Primary School

Primary · Public · Quintile 4

880 learners 26 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 40% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 1.1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public secondary schools in Gauteng with Quintile 4.

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

Eldomaine Secondary School

Secondary · Public · Quintile 4

1,266 learners 42 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Eldorado Park Secondary School

Secondary · Public · Quintile 4

1,304 learners 44 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 59% of similar schools

Kliptown
Silver Oaks Secondary School

Secondary · Public · Quintile 4

1,055 learners 38 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 72% of similar schools

Johannesburg

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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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