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Dowerglen High School

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

In Edenvale, Dowerglen High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.9%.

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

Dowerglen High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Edenvale. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

935
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Offers soccer, netball and boxing among its sports programmes.
  • Note: distinct from the separate, similarly-named Edenvale High School on Linksfield Road (a different school, already covered in round 21).
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Dowerglen High 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 Dowerglen High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 112 learners from Dowerglen High School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231079790.7%
202413412492.5%
202511210492.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dowerglen High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 98.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics612947.5%
Mathematical Literacy737298.6%
Physical Sciences312477.4%
Life Sciences786684.6%
Accounting181688.9%
Business Studies817693.8%
History353291.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Dowerglen High School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Dowerglen High School's 935; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Dowerglen High School's 92.9%).
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Dowerglen High School's 935; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Dowerglen High School's 92.9%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Dowerglen High School's 935; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Dowerglen High School's 92.9%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Dowerglen High School, 2,531 compared with 935, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dowerglen High School, 2,515 compared with 935; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Dowerglen High School's 92.9%.

Edenvale

Zooming into Edenvale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dowerglen High School.

  • Edenvale High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,336 learners against Dowerglen High School's 935; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.4% against Dowerglen High School's 92.9%.
  • Edenglen Primary School is a similar size to Dowerglen High School, with 1,226 learners against 935; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dowerglen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Eastleigh Primary School is a similar size to Dowerglen High School, with 955 learners against 935; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dowerglen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dunvegan Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dowerglen High School, at 905 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dowerglen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School M W De Wet Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dowerglen High School, at 715 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dowerglen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Dowerglen High School for 2027

Dowerglen 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, First Ave, Dunvegan, Edenvale, Edenvale
Postal
96 Edenvale 1610
Telephone
011 609 8227
Email
admin@dowerglenhigh.co.za
EMIS number
700160572

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dowerglen 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 Dowerglen High School directly, on 011 609 8227, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dowerglen High 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 Dowerglen High School the best school in Edenvale?
On the numbers that are published, Dowerglen High School's matric pass rate of 92.9% is lower than EDENVALE HIGH SCHOOL's 97.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Edenvale besides Dowerglen High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Edenvale, including Edenvale High School.
How big are the classes at Dowerglen High School?
Dowerglen High School reported 935 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Dowerglen High School?
Yes, Dowerglen 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 Dowerglen High School's matric results like?
Dowerglen High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.7% since 2023.
Is Dowerglen High School a public or private school?
Dowerglen High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dowerglen High School?
You can call 011 609 8227. It is located at 1, First Ave, Dunvegan, Edenvale, Edenvale.
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