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Allanridge Secondary School

Public secondary school · Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Allanridge Secondary School is a public secondary school in Midrand, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Allanridge Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Midrand, Johannesburg, Allanridge Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,648
Learners
66
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • A notably large, overcrowded Quintile 2 no-fee school with roughly 2,555 learners.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Allanridge Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Allanridge Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Confirmed: Listed on the South African Department of Basic Education's official Gauteng No-Fee Schools list (EMIS 700150011), Quintile 2, located at 1 Stilt Avenue, Rabie Ridge, Midrand, with approximately 2,555 learners. (source, 2026)

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Allanridge Secondary School entered 344 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202333621162.8%
202428121777.2%
202534425875.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Allanridge Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics704057.1%
Mathematical Literacy21419390.2%
Physical Sciences652944.6%
Life Sciences1479161.9%
Accounting393692.3%
Business Studies15710667.5%
Economics393692.3%
Geography23320286.7%
History11610792.2%
English First Additional Language101101100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Allanridge Secondary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is a similar size to Allanridge Secondary School, with 3,591 learners against 2,648; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allanridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Allanridge Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Allanridge Secondary School's 75%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Allanridge Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,648; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allanridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Allanridge Secondary School, at 2,818 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allanridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Allanridge Secondary School, at 2,781 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allanridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Allanridge Secondary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,648, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Allanridge Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Allanridge Secondary School's 75%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Allanridge Secondary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,648; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allanridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Allanridge Secondary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,648; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allanridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Allanridge Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,648; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allanridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Allanridge Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Allanridge Secondary School 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
1, Stilt Ave, Rabie Ridge, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
3217 Halfway House 1685
Telephone
010 223 7224
EMIS number
700150011

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Allanridge Secondary 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 Allanridge Secondary School directly, on 010 223 7224, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Allanridge Secondary 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 Allanridge Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Allanridge Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Allanridge Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Allanridge Secondary School?
Allanridge Secondary School reported 2,648 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Allanridge Secondary School?
Yes, Allanridge Secondary 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 Allanridge Secondary School's matric results like?
Allanridge Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. That's up from 62.8% in 2023.
Is Allanridge Secondary School a public or private school?
Allanridge Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Allanridge Secondary School?
You can call 010 223 7224. It is located at 1, Stilt Ave, Rabie Ridge, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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