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Doornfontein Girls College

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Doornfontein Girls College is a private combined school based in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Doornfontein Girls College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Johannesburg, Doornfontein Girls College operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

270
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Doornfontein Girls College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Doornfontein Girls College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Doornfontein Girls College entered 18 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202399100.0%
20241616100.0%
20251818100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Doornfontein Girls College offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5480.0%
Mathematical Literacy1111100.0%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences44100.0%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Economics33100.0%
Geography55100.0%
History99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Doornfontein Girls College.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Doornfontein Girls College's 270; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Doornfontein Girls College's 270; 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 Doornfontein Girls College's 100%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Doornfontein Girls College's 270; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doornfontein Girls College, 2,818 compared with 270; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doornfontein Girls College, 2,781 compared with 270; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Doornfontein Girls College, 2,936 compared with 270; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Doornfontein Girls College's 270; 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 Doornfontein Girls College's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doornfontein Girls College, 2,892 compared with 270; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doornfontein Girls College, 2,888 compared with 270; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Doornfontein Girls College's 270; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
61, Berg Street, Jeppestown, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 402 0020
Website
doornfonteingirlscollege.co.za
Email
info@doornfonteingirlscollege.co.za
EMIS number
700400925

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Doornfontein Girls College?
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 Doornfontein Girls College directly, on 011 402 0020, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Doornfontein Girls College?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Doornfontein Girls College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Doornfontein Girls College's 100% 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 Doornfontein Girls College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Doornfontein Girls College?
Doornfontein Girls College reported 270 learners and 11 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 Doornfontein Girls College?
Yes. As a private school, Doornfontein Girls College 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 Doornfontein Girls College's matric results like?
Doornfontein Girls College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Doornfontein Girls College a public or private school?
Doornfontein Girls College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Doornfontein Girls College?
You can call 011 402 0020. It is located at 61, Berg Street, Jeppestown, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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