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Diversity High School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Diversity High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 70.1%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Diversity High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Diversity High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,131
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Diversity High School entered 167 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 70.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316512173.3%
2024109854.0%
202516711770.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Diversity High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 98.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics471327.7%
Mathematical Literacy636298.4%
Physical Sciences332163.6%
Life Sciences695478.3%
Accounting11981.8%
Business Studies413482.9%
Economics191684.2%
Geography847994.0%
History595491.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Diversity High School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diversity High School, 2,888 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diversity High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Diversity High School's 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diversity High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Diversity High School, 2,306 compared with 1,131; is a public combined school, a different phase than Diversity High School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Diversity High School's 70.1%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Diversity High School, 2,274 compared with 1,131; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Diversity High School's 70.1%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Diversity High School's 1,131; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Diversity High School's 70.1%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diversity High School, 2,936 compared with 1,131, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Diversity High School's 1,131; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Diversity High School's 70.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diversity High School, 2,892 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diversity High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diversity High School, 2,888 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diversity High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Diversity High School's 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diversity 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 Diversity High School for 2027

Diversity 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
1, Cnr Outspan And Coalbrook Roads, South Hills, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X5 South Hills 2136
Telephone
010 777 0092
EMIS number
700120568

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Online

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diversity 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 Diversity High School directly, on 010 777 0092, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Diversity 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 Diversity High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Diversity High School's matric pass rate of 70.1% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Diversity High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Diversity High School?
Diversity High School reported 1,131 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Diversity High School?
Yes, Diversity 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 Diversity High School's matric results like?
Diversity High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.1%, in 2025. That's down from 73.3% in 2023.
Is Diversity High School a public or private school?
Diversity High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Diversity High School?
You can call 010 777 0092. It is located at 1, Cnr Outspan And Coalbrook Roads, South Hills, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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