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Carleton Jones High School

Public secondary school · Carletonville, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

In Carletonville, Carleton Jones High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 97.7% pass rate.

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

Carleton Jones High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Carletonville. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,482
Learners
61
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, Carleton Jones 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 Carleton Jones High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 257 learners from Carleton Jones High School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023177177100.0%
202417116697.1%
202525725197.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Carleton Jones High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics544685.2%
Mathematical Literacy11811597.5%
Physical Sciences382976.3%
Life Sciences666192.4%
Accounting221986.4%
Business Studies848398.8%
Economics494591.8%
Geography6161100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Carleton Jones High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Carleton Jones High School's 1,482; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Carleton Jones High School's 97.7%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Carleton Jones High School, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Carleton Jones High School's 97.7%.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Carleton Jones High School, with 1,996 learners against 1,482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carleton Jones High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Carleton Jones High School, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Carleton Jones High School's 97.7%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Carleton Jones High School, with 1,928 learners against 1,482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carleton Jones High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Carleton Jones High School's 97.7%.

Carletonville

Zooming into Carletonville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Carleton Jones High School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Carleton Jones High School's 1,482; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Carleton Jones High School's 97.7%.
  • Tswasongu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Carleton Jones High School, at 1,559 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.5% against Carleton Jones High School's 97.7%.
  • Retlile Primary School is a similar size to Carleton Jones High School, with 1,517 learners against 1,482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carleton Jones High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School is a similar size to Carleton Jones High School, with 1,421 learners against 1,482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carleton Jones High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Relebogile Secondary School is a similar size to Carleton Jones High School, with 1,420 learners against 1,482; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.7% against Carleton Jones High School's 97.7%.
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 Carleton Jones High School for 2027

Carleton Jones High School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
007, Annan Road, , Carletonville, Carletonville
Postal
Private Bag X 2034 Carletonville 2500
Telephone
018 788 3239
Website
carletonjones.com
Email
admin@carletonjones.com
EMIS number
700270041

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carleton Jones 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 Carleton Jones High School directly, on 018 788 3239, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carleton Jones 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 Carleton Jones High School the best school in Carletonville?
On the numbers that are published, Carleton Jones High School's 97.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSWASONGU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 94.5%.
How many other schools are there in Carletonville besides Carleton Jones High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Carleton Jones High School?
Carleton Jones High School reported 1,482 learners and 61 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Carleton Jones High School?
Yes, Carleton Jones 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 Carleton Jones High School's matric results like?
Carleton Jones High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Carleton Jones High School a public or private school?
Carleton Jones High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Carleton Jones High School?
You can call 018 788 3239. It is located at 007, Annan Road, , Carletonville, Carletonville.
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