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Alexandra High School No.3

Public secondary school · Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

In Sandton, Johannesburg, Alexandra High School No.3 operates as a public secondary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 606 learners.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Alexandra High School No.3: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Alexandra High School No.3 is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sandton, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

606
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Alexandra High School No.3 sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Alexandra High School No.3 for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Alexandra High School No.3 compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alexandra High School No.3, 3,591 compared with 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexandra High School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alexandra High School No.3, 2,896 compared with 606; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexandra High School No.3 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alexandra High School No.3, 2,848 compared with 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexandra High School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Alexandra High School No.3's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexandra High School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Alexandra High School No.3's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexandra High School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alexandra High School No.3.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Alexandra High School No.3's 606, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alexandra High School No.3, 2,896 compared with 606; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexandra High School No.3 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Alexandra High School No.3's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexandra High School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Alexandra High School No.3's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexandra High School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alexandra High School No.3, 2,848 compared with 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexandra High School No.3; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Alexandra High School No.3 for 2027

As a public school, Alexandra High School No.3 follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
165, 12Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
700401332
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alexandra High School No.3?
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 Alexandra High School No.3 directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alexandra High School No.3?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Alexandra High School No.3 the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alexandra High School No.3 to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Alexandra High School No.3?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Alexandra High School No.3?
Alexandra High School No.3 reported 606 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 101 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 Alexandra High School No.3?
Yes, Alexandra High School No.3 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 Alexandra High School No.3's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Alexandra High School No.3.
Is Alexandra High School No.3 a public or private school?
Alexandra High School No.3 is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alexandra High School No.3?
You can call 99. It is located at 165, 12Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg.
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