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Alberton High School

Public secondary school · Alberton, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

Alberton High School is a public secondary school based in Alberton. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Alberton High School

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Alberton High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Alberton, Alberton High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,222
Learners
64
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Founded in January 1974 as Alberton's first English-medium high school.
  • School motto is the Latin 'Totum ex Partibus' ('the whole is the sum of the parts').
  • Current principal is Ms L De Bruin.
  • 2026 annual fees are R26,570, with a 5% early-payment discount if paid in full by 31 January 2026.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Alberton High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Alberton High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Confirmed 2026 fees (per the school):

  • All grades (annual): R26,570/year

Estimated 2027 fees (projected from the confirmed 2026 figures above, assuming a ~7%/year increase -- not an official 2027 figure):

  • All grades (annual): ~R28,430/year est.

Source: www.albertonhighschool.co.za.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Alberton High School entered 219 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318818497.9%
202422321897.8%
2025219219100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Alberton High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 98.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics807188.8%
Mathematical Literacy14714598.6%
Physical Sciences413380.5%
Life Sciences837792.8%
Accounting514996.1%
Business Studies13913697.8%
Economics665481.8%
Geography434297.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Alberton High School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alberton High School, 3,023 compared with 1,222; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Alberton High School's 100%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Alberton High School's 1,222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alberton High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Alberton High School's 1,222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alberton High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Alberton High School's 1,222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alberton High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Alberton High School, 2,435 compared with 1,222; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.2% against Alberton High School's 100%.

Alberton

And within Alberton itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Alberton High School's 1,222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alberton High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alberton High School, 2,316 compared with 1,222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alberton High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alberton High School, 2,068 compared with 1,222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alberton High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School is a similar size to Alberton High School, with 1,630 learners against 1,222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alberton High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Alberton High School, at 1,575 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Alberton High School's 100%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Alberton High School for 2027

Alberton High School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
35, Phantom Street, Randhart, Alberton, Alberton
Postal
Po Box 1460 Alberton 1450
Telephone
011 907 9620
Email
frontoffice@alberton.gp.school.za
EMIS number
700340083

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www.albertonhighschool.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alberton High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Alberton High School directly, on 011 907 9620, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alberton High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Alberton High School the best school in Alberton?
On the numbers that are published, Alberton High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ROYAL SCHOOLS ALBERTON at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Alberton besides Alberton High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Alberton High School?
Alberton High School reported 1,222 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Alberton High School?
Yes, Alberton High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Alberton High School's matric results like?
Alberton High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.9% since 2023.
Is Alberton High School a public or private school?
Alberton High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alberton High School?
You can call 011 907 9620. It is located at 35, Phantom Street, Randhart, Alberton, Alberton.
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