Boksburg High School Boksburg Admissions | Contact Details

Boksburg High School is a public secondary school located in Boksburg, within the Ekurhuleni South district of Gauteng. Established in 1920, it is officially classified as a Quintile 4 institution. The school provides a multi-cultural, co-educational environment focused on academic excellence and balanced student development.

• Official Institution Name: Boksburg High School

• EMIS Number: 700160234

• Sector: Public (Fee-paying)

• Phase: Secondary School (Grade 8 to Grade 12)

• Specialisation: Ordinary

• Status: Open

Boksburg High School Matric Performance

Boksburg High School has a strong reputation for high achievement in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, consistently achieving pass rates well above the national average.

Matric Performance Insights:

• In the 2024 cycle, the school produced 133 distinctions, with 75% of the class achieving university entrance (Bachelor’s pass).

• The school consistently ranks among the top performers in the Ekurhuleni South district.

Boksburg High School Subject Achievement (2025)

The following subjects are offered as part of the CAPS curriculum at Boksburg High School, with strong performance reported across core areas:

• English Home Language: Consistently high achievement with many learners reaching level 5 and above.

• Mathematics & Mathematical Literacy: Competitive outcomes with a focus on improving quality of passes.

• Physical Sciences & Life Sciences: Reported strong performance with multiple distinctions in previous cycles.

• Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD): A subject of excellence where the school has previously produced top district achievers.

• Business Studies & Economics: Strong commercial department results.

• Computer Applications Technology (CAT): Strong participation and achievement levels.

Boksburg High School Institutional Statistics

• Staffing: The school is led by Principal Mr E. Thango and a dedicated team of educators.

• Culture: The school operates under the motto Possumus quia posse videmur (“We can because we believe we can”).

• Environment: An urban campus with established sports and cultural traditions, including a house system (Gauls, Celts, Picts, and Scots).

Boksburg High School Contact and Location Details

Parents can use the following official details to reach Boksburg High School:

• Physical Address: 105 Leeuwpoort Street, Boksburg, 1460

• Postal Address: P.O. Box 64, Boksburg, 1460

• Telephone: 011 917 9716

• Email: school@bokhs.co.za

• Website: http://www.bokhs.co.za

• District: Ekurhuleni South (D6)