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Denver Secondary School

Public secondary school · Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

In Malvern, Johannesburg, Denver Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Around 1,360 learners are enrolled here.

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

Denver Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Malvern, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,360
Learners
40
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, Denver Secondary 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 Denver Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Denver Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Denver Secondary School, 3,591 compared with 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Denver Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Denver Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,360; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Denver Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Denver Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Denver Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Denver Secondary School's 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Denver Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Denver Secondary School's 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Denver Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Denver Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Denver Secondary School's 1,360, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Denver Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,360; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Denver Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Denver Secondary School's 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Denver Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Denver Secondary School's 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Denver Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Denver Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Denver Secondary 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 Denver Secondary School for 2027

Because Denver Secondary 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
1, Tucker, Malvern, Malvern, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 752815 Reimer And Tucker Garden View Malvern 2048
Telephone
010 615 0776
EMIS number
700400540

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Denver Secondary 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 Denver Secondary School directly, on 010 615 0776, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Denver Secondary 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 Denver Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Denver Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Denver Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Denver Secondary School?
Denver Secondary School reported 1,360 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Denver Secondary School?
Yes, Denver Secondary 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 Denver Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Denver Secondary School.
Is Denver Secondary School a public or private school?
Denver Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Denver Secondary School?
You can call 010 615 0776. It is located at 1, Tucker, Malvern, Malvern, Johannesburg.
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