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Altmont Technical High School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Altmont Technical High School, a public secondary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 84.6% pass rate.

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Altmont Technical High School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,162
Learners
52
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Altmont Technical 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 Altmont Technical High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Altmont Technical High School entered 162 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320216380.7%
202416014993.1%
202516213784.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Altmont Technical High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics272488.9%
Mathematical Literacy1029694.1%
Physical Sciences272385.2%
Life Sciences524484.6%
Accounting272592.6%
Business Studies1029391.2%
Economics503162.0%
Geography827793.9%
History403895.0%
English First Additional Language160160100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Altmont Technical High School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Altmont Technical High School's 1,162; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Altmont Technical High School's 84.6%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Altmont Technical High School, 2,371 compared with 1,162; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Altmont Technical High School's 84.6%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Altmont Technical High School's 1,162; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.5% against Altmont Technical High School's 84.6%).
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Altmont Technical High School, 1,987 compared with 1,162; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Altmont Technical High School's 84.6%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Altmont Technical High School, 1,952 compared with 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Altmont Technical High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Altmont Technical High School's 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Altmont Technical High School, 2,896 compared with 1,162; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Altmont Technical High School's 84.6%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Altmont Technical High School's 1,162; is a public primary school, a different phase than Altmont Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Altmont Technical High School's 1,162; is a public primary school, a different phase than Altmont Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Altmont Technical High School, 2,848 compared with 1,162; is a public primary school, a different phase than Altmont Technical 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 Altmont Technical High School for 2027

As a public school, Altmont Technical 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
24936, Cnr Alekhine & Stanton Rd, Protea South, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
901008 Bertsham 2013
Telephone
010 233 0255
EMIS number
700121210

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Altmont Technical 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 Altmont Technical High School directly, on 010 233 0255, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Altmont Technical 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 Altmont Technical High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Altmont Technical High School's 84.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Altmont Technical High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Altmont Technical High School?
Altmont Technical High School reported 1,162 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Altmont Technical High School?
Yes, Altmont Technical 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 Altmont Technical High School's matric results like?
Altmont Technical High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.6%, in 2025. That's up from 80.7% in 2023.
Is Altmont Technical High School a public or private school?
Altmont Technical High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Altmont Technical High School?
You can call 010 233 0255. It is located at 24936, Cnr Alekhine & Stanton Rd, Protea South, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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