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Bracken High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

Bracken High School is a public secondary school based in Alberton, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.1%.

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In Alberton, Johannesburg, Bracken High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,298
Learners
62
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
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More about this school

  • Established in 1981; recognised by the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation as one of South Africa's top 100 schools.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bracken High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bracken High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Bracken High School entered 214 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.1% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321521198.1%
202421521399.1%
202521421299.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bracken High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics959397.9%
Mathematical Literacy120120100.0%
Physical Sciences595389.8%
Life Sciences13412895.5%
Accounting282796.4%
Business Studies127127100.0%
Geography7070100.0%
History5454100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Bracken High School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bracken High School, 3,023 compared with 1,298; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Bracken High School's 99.1%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Bracken High School's 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bracken High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Bracken High School's 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bracken High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Bracken High School's 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bracken High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Bracken High School, 2,435 compared with 1,298; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.2% against Bracken High School's 99.1%.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bracken High School, 2,936 compared with 1,298, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Bracken High School's 1,298; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Bracken High School's 99.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bracken High School, 2,892 compared with 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bracken High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bracken High School, 2,888 compared with 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bracken High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Bracken High School's 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bracken High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bracken High School for 2027

As a public school, Bracken 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
6, Kamferbos Street, Brackendowns, Alberton, Johannesburg
Postal
167384 Brackendowns 1454
Telephone
011 868 1056
Email
info@brackenhighschool.co.za
EMIS number
700340125

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bracken 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 Bracken High School directly, on 011 868 1056, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bracken High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bracken High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Bracken High School's 99.1% 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 Bracken High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bracken High School?
Bracken High School reported 1,298 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Bracken High School?
Yes, Bracken 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 Bracken High School's matric results like?
Bracken High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.1% since 2023.
Is Bracken High School a public or private school?
Bracken High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bracken High School?
You can call 011 868 1056. It is located at 6, Kamferbos Street, Brackendowns, Alberton, Johannesburg.
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