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Dawnview High School

Public secondary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (1 circuit)

Dawnview High School is a public secondary school based in Germiston. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Dawnview High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

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

931
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dawnview 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 Dawnview High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dawnview High School entered 155 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.1% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312610482.5%
202413612390.4%
202515514996.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dawnview High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393487.2%
Mathematical Literacy979496.9%
Physical Sciences262596.2%
Life Sciences433786.0%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies766889.5%
Economics323196.9%
Geography555090.9%
History595288.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Dawnview High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Dawnview High School, 2,593 compared with 931; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Dawnview High School's 96.1%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dawnview High School, 2,591 compared with 931; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Dawnview High School's 96.1%.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dawnview High School, 2,575 compared with 931; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Dawnview High School's 96.1%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Dawnview High School's 931, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Dawnview High School's 931; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Dawnview High School's 96.1%).

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Dawnview High School's 931; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dawnview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Dawnview High School, 2,435 compared with 931; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.2% against Dawnview High School's 96.1%.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against Dawnview High School's 931; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dawnview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dawnview High School, 2,364 compared with 931; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dawnview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Dawnview High School's 931, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Dawnview High School for 2027

Because Dawnview 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
70, Association Road, Dawnview, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
P.o.box 2034 Primrose 1416
Telephone
011 828 9014
Website
dawnviewhigh.co.za
Email
secretary@dawnviewhigh.co.za
EMIS number
700160291

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dawnview 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 Dawnview High School directly, on 011 828 9014, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dawnview 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 Dawnview High School the best school in Germiston?
On the numbers that are published, Dawnview High School's 96.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EDEN-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL at 93.2%.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Dawnview High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dawnview High School?
Dawnview High School reported 931 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Dawnview High School?
Yes, Dawnview 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 Dawnview High School's matric results like?
Dawnview High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.1%, in 2025. That's up from 82.5% in 2023.
Is Dawnview High School a public or private school?
Dawnview High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dawnview High School?
You can call 011 828 9014. It is located at 70, Association Road, Dawnview, Germiston, Germiston.
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