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Bedfordview High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Germiston, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Bedfordview High School, a public secondary school serving Germiston, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 81.9% pass rate.

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Bedfordview High School

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

Bedfordview High School is a public secondary school in Germiston, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,152
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Good to know

More about this school

  • The only public high school located in the Bedfordview suburb, serving over 800 students, offering both academic and technical subjects.
In the news

Bedfordview High School on the news

  • GDE condemns alleged assault on Bedfordview High learner Bedfordview Edenvale News (The Citizen) · 2025-05-20

    A pupil was assaulted by a group of girls from four schools after being lured to a house; seven learners were suspended and appeared in court on common assault charges.

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 216 matric candidates from Bedfordview High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317410459.8%
202418614879.6%
202521617781.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bedfordview High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 93.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics533973.6%
Mathematical Literacy13612793.4%
Physical Sciences332987.9%
Life Sciences715983.1%
Accounting382463.2%
Business Studies1129988.4%
Economics795468.4%
History685377.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Bedfordview High School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Bedfordview High School's 1,152; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Bedfordview High School's 81.9%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Bedfordview High School's 1,152; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Bedfordview High School's 81.9%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Bedfordview High School's 1,152; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.3% against Bedfordview High School's 81.9%).
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Bedfordview High School, 2,531 compared with 1,152, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bedfordview High School, 2,515 compared with 1,152; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Bedfordview High School's 81.9%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Bedfordview High School's 1,152, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bedfordview High School, 2,896 compared with 1,152; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Bedfordview High School's 81.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Bedfordview High School's 1,152; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bedfordview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Bedfordview High School's 1,152; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bedfordview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bedfordview High School, 2,848 compared with 1,152; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bedfordview 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 Bedfordview High School for 2027

As a public school, Bedfordview 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
1, Healey Road, Bedfordview, Germiston, Johannesburg
Postal
X 2 Bedfordview 2008
Telephone
082 554 4750
EMIS number
700160184

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bedfordview 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 Bedfordview High School directly, on 082 554 4750, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bedfordview 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 Bedfordview High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Bedfordview High School's 81.9% 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 Bedfordview High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bedfordview High School?
Bedfordview High School reported 1,152 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Bedfordview High School?
Yes, Bedfordview 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 Bedfordview High School's matric results like?
Bedfordview High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.9%, in 2025. That's up from 59.8% in 2023.
Is Bedfordview High School a public or private school?
Bedfordview High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bedfordview High School?
You can call 082 554 4750. It is located at 1, Healey Road, Bedfordview, Germiston, Johannesburg.
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