Marlboro Gardens Secondary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East
About Marlboro Gardens Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Marlboro Gardens Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Marlboro Gardens Secondary School 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
Marlboro Gardens Secondary School 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Marlboro Gardens Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,429 learners with a teaching staff of 47 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Marlboro Gardens Secondary School is situated in Johannesburg (Sandton), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg East education district, specifically within the 3 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: 622, Zinnia Drive, Marlboro Gardens, Sandton, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 902 Kelvin 2054.
Curriculum & Academics
Marlboro Gardens Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Marlboro Gardens Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Marlboro Gardens Secondary School 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
622, Zinnia Drive, Marlboro Gardens, Sandton, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
902 Kelvin 2054
Phone
+27 11 444 6180Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700150029
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.