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Allen Glen High School

Public secondary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Allen Glen High School, a public secondary school serving Roodepoort, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,374 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Allen Glen High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Allen Glen High School is a public secondary school in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,374
Learners
58
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Founded 1992, opened with 199 students under inaugural headmaster William Pope.
  • Notable alumni: Mmusi Maimane, Tansey Coetzee (Miss SA 2007), Thulisile Phongolo.
In the news

Allen Glen High School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Allen Glen High School 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 Allen Glen High School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Allen Glen High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Allen Glen High School, 2,274 compared with 1,374; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Allen Glen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Allen Glen High School, 1,997 compared with 1,374, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Allen Glen High School, at 1,901 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allen Glen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Allen Glen High School, at 1,861 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Allen Glen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to Allen Glen High School, with 1,846 learners against 1,374; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Allen Glen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Allen Glen High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Allen Glen High School's 1,374, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Allen Glen High School, 2,896 compared with 1,374; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Allen Glen High School 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 Allen Glen High School's 1,374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allen Glen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Allen Glen High School's 1,374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allen Glen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Allen Glen High School, 2,848 compared with 1,374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Allen Glen High School; 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 Allen Glen High School for 2027

As a public school, Allen Glen High 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
1028, Landhuis Street, Allensnek, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 5531 Honeydew 2040
Telephone
011 475 4971
EMIS number
700252189

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Online

Website and social media

www.allenglen.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Allen Glen 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 Allen Glen High School directly, on 011 475 4971, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Allen Glen High School?
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 Allen Glen High School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Allen Glen High School 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 Allen Glen High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Allen Glen High School?
Allen Glen High School reported 1,374 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Allen Glen High School?
Yes, Allen Glen 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 Allen Glen High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Allen Glen High School.
Is Allen Glen High School a public or private school?
Allen Glen High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Allen Glen High School?
You can call 011 475 4971. It is located at 1028, Landhuis Street, Allensnek, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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