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Barnato Park High School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Barnato Park High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.6% pass rate.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Barnato Park High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Barnato Park High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,334
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Originally founded in 1887 by Fanny Buckland; moved to the current Barnato Park site in 1912; became co-educational in January 1990.
  • School buildings sit on the site of a mansion built for mining magnate Barney Barnato.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 181 matric candidates from Barnato Park High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322014565.9%
202418013876.7%
202518116490.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Barnato Park High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 91.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics573866.7%
Mathematical Literacy12310686.2%
Physical Sciences312580.6%
Life Sciences1399266.2%
Accounting272177.8%
Business Studies917380.2%
Geography918391.2%
History1068580.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Barnato Park High School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barnato Park High School, 3,591 compared with 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnato Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barnato Park High School, 2,896 compared with 1,334; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Barnato Park High School's 90.6%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barnato Park High School, 2,848 compared with 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnato Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Barnato Park High School's 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnato Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Barnato Park High School's 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnato Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Barnato Park High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Barnato Park High School's 1,334, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barnato Park High School, 2,896 compared with 1,334; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Barnato Park High School's 90.6%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Barnato Park High School's 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnato Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Barnato Park High School's 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnato Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barnato Park High School, 2,848 compared with 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnato Park 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 Barnato Park High School for 2027

Because Barnato Park High School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10, Beatrice Lane, Berea, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
17686 Hillbrow 2038
Telephone
011 642 4657
EMIS number
700130153
Online

Website and social media

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barnato Park 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 Barnato Park High School directly, on 011 642 4657, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barnato Park 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 Barnato Park High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Barnato Park High School's 90.6% 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 Barnato Park High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Barnato Park High School?
Barnato Park High School reported 1,334 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Barnato Park High School?
Yes, Barnato Park 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 Barnato Park High School's matric results like?
Barnato Park High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. That's up from 65.9% in 2023.
Is Barnato Park High School a public or private school?
Barnato Park High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barnato Park High School?
You can call 011 642 4657. It is located at 10, Beatrice Lane, Berea, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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