Hoërskool Birchleigh Birchleigh Admissions | Contact Details

Birchleigh High School is a public secondary school situated in Birchleigh, Kempton Park, within the Ekurhuleni North district of Gauteng. It is officially classified as a Quintile 5 institution, identifying it as a fee-paying school and one of the best-resourced public schools in South Africa.

• Official Institution Name: Birchleigh High School

• EMIS Number: 700260273

• Sector: Public

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

• Specialisation: Ordinary

• Status: Open

Birchleigh High School Matric Performance

The Matric results for Birchleigh High School demonstrate a stable and high level of achievement in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Matric Performance Insights:

• Birchleigh High School is recognised for its “Very Consistent” performance, maintaining a pass rate above 98% for three consecutive years.

• The school consistently produces a high percentage of Bachelor’s degree passes, ensuring learners are well-prepared for university entrance.

Birchleigh High School Subject Achievement (2025)

The 2025 subject report provides a detailed breakdown of learner achievement at Birchleigh High School across core “Gateway” subjects:

• English First Additional Language: 100% achievement rate

• Mathematics: 88.4% achievement rate

• Mathematical Literacy: 99.1% achievement rate

• Physical Sciences: 85.5% achievement rate

• Life Sciences: 94.7% achievement rate

• Business Studies: 97.8% achievement rate

• Accounting: 100% achievement rate

• Economics: 93.5% achievement rate

• History: 98.6% achievement rate

• Geography: 87.2% achievement rate

Birchleigh High School Institutional Statistics

• Learner Enrolment: Birchleigh High School serves a stable student body, with approximately 1,140 learners currently enrolled.

• Staffing: The school is supported by a dedicated team of 52 educators.

• Environment: Located in an urban setting, the school focuses on creating a disciplined and academic-centred environment that balances technical and traditional academic streams.

Birchleigh High School Contact and Location Details

Parents can use the following official details to reach Birchleigh High School for admissions or general enquiries:

• Physical Address: 20 Olienhout Avenue, Birchleigh, Kempton Park, 1619

• Postal Address: P.O. Box 10228, Birchleigh, 1621

• Telephone: 011 391 3034

• Email: admin@birchleigh.co.za

• District: Ekurhuleni North (D17)

• GPS Coordinates: 28.23412 (Long), -26.08543 (Lat)