Protea Secondary School No.2
Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Protea Secondary School No.2
Situated in Soweto, Gauteng, Protea Secondary School No.2 is a public secondary school overseen by the Johannesburg Central education district. The school recorded 1952 learners and 54 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Protea Secondary School No.2 is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Protea Secondary School No.2 is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Protea Secondary School No.2 is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Protea Secondary School No.2 reported a total enrollment of 1,952 learners with a teaching staff of 54 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Protea Secondary School No.2 is situated in Soweto (Protea Glen), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 15704, Cnr Sunrise And Sunset Avenue, Protea Glen, Soweto. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Protea Secondary School No.2 is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Protea Secondary School No.2 was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Protea Secondary School No.2 are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
15704, Cnr Sunrise And Sunset Avenue, Protea Glen, Soweto
Soweto, Gauteng
Phone
+27 71 563 2306Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400913
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.