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Athlone Girls' High School

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

Welcome to Athlone Girls' High School, a public secondary school serving Obervatory Extention, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.7% pass rate.

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Athlone Girls' High School is a public secondary school in Obervatory Extention, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,012
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Athlone Girls' 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 Athlone Girls' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 158 learners from Athlone Girls' High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316315997.5%
202418818799.5%
202515815698.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Athlone Girls' High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics555294.5%
Mathematical Literacy13513398.5%
Physical Sciences393384.6%
Life Sciences12110586.8%
Accounting211990.5%
Business Studies717098.6%
Geography9090100.0%
History119119100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Athlone Girls' High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Girls' High School, 3,591 compared with 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Girls' High School, 2,896 compared with 1,012; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Athlone Girls' High School's 98.7%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Girls' High School, 2,848 compared with 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Athlone Girls' High School's 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Athlone Girls' High School's 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Athlone Girls' High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Athlone Girls' High School's 1,012, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Girls' High School, 2,896 compared with 1,012; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Athlone Girls' High School's 98.7%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Athlone Girls' High School's 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Athlone Girls' High School's 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Girls' High School, 2,848 compared with 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Girls' 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 Athlone Girls' High School for 2027

As a public school, Athlone Girls' 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
73, Frederick Street, , Obervatory Extention, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 46055 Orange Grove 2119
Telephone
011 616 4150
EMIS number
700130112

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Athlone Girls' 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 Athlone Girls' High School directly, on 011 616 4150, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Athlone Girls' 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 Athlone Girls' High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Athlone Girls' High School's 98.7% 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 Athlone Girls' High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Athlone Girls' High School?
Athlone Girls' High School reported 1,012 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Athlone Girls' High School?
Yes, Athlone Girls' 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 Athlone Girls' High School's matric results like?
Athlone Girls' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.5% since 2023.
Is Athlone Girls' High School a public or private school?
Athlone Girls' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Athlone Girls' High School?
You can call 011 616 4150. It is located at 73, Frederick Street, , Obervatory Extention, Johannesburg.
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