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Curro Protea Glen Combined School

Private combined school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Curro Protea Glen Combined School operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.9% pass rate.

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

Curro Protea Glen Combined School is a private combined school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,513
Learners
63
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Curro Protea Glen Combined School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 123 matric candidates from Curro Protea Glen Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20237171100.0%
202412312198.4%
202512311895.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Curro Protea Glen Combined School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4242100.0%
Mathematical Literacy8181100.0%
Physical Sciences2828100.0%
Life Sciences807796.3%
Accounting2222100.0%
Business Studies696797.1%
Economics252496.0%
Geography2020100.0%
History434297.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 1,513; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 95.9%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Curro Protea Glen Combined School, 2,371 compared with 1,513; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 95.9%).
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 1,513; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 95.9%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Curro Protea Glen Combined School, with 1,987 learners against 1,513; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.9% against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 95.9%).
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Curro Protea Glen Combined School, with 1,952 learners against 1,513; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 1,513; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Curro Protea Glen Combined School, 2,896 compared with 1,513; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 95.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 1,513; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 1,513; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Curro Protea Glen Combined School, 2,848 compared with 1,513; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
, Cnr Wild Chestnut And Sagewood Streets, Protea Glen, Soweto, Johannesburg
Telephone
087 087 7569
Website
curro.co.za
Email
info.proteaglen@curro.co.za
EMIS number
700401060

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Curro Protea Glen Combined 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 Curro Protea Glen Combined School directly, on 087 087 7569, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Curro Protea Glen Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Curro Protea Glen Combined School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Curro Protea Glen Combined School's 95.9% 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 Curro Protea Glen Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Curro Protea Glen Combined School?
Curro Protea Glen Combined School reported 1,513 learners and 63 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 Curro Protea Glen Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Curro Protea Glen Combined School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Curro Protea Glen Combined School's matric results like?
Curro Protea Glen Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.9%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Curro Protea Glen Combined School a public or private school?
Curro Protea Glen Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Curro Protea Glen Combined School?
You can call 087 087 7569. It is located at , Cnr Wild Chestnut And Sagewood Streets, Protea Glen, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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