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East Bank High School

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

Welcome to East Bank High School, a public secondary school serving Sandton, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.8%.

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East Bank High School is a public secondary school in Sandton, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,941
Learners
59
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, East Bank 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 East Bank High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 192 matric candidates from East Bank High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320114672.6%
202415712881.5%
202519215982.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

East Bank High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics473778.7%
Mathematical Literacy1128777.7%
Physical Sciences432660.5%
Life Sciences433172.1%
Accounting131184.6%
Business Studies1169279.3%
Economics131076.9%
Geography13411888.1%
History1039289.3%
English First Additional Language157157100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with East Bank High School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than East Bank High School, 3,591 compared with 1,941; is a public primary school, a different phase than East Bank High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than East Bank High School, 2,896 compared with 1,941; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against East Bank High School's 82.8%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than East Bank High School, 2,848 compared with 1,941; is a public primary school, a different phase than East Bank High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against East Bank High School's 1,941; is a public primary school, a different phase than East Bank High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against East Bank High School's 1,941; is a public primary school, a different phase than East Bank High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against East Bank High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against East Bank High School's 1,941, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than East Bank High School, 2,896 compared with 1,941; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against East Bank High School's 82.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against East Bank High School's 1,941; is a public primary school, a different phase than East Bank High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against East Bank High School's 1,941; is a public primary school, a different phase than East Bank High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than East Bank High School, 2,848 compared with 1,941; is a public primary school, a different phase than East Bank High 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 East Bank High School for 2027

As a public school, East Bank High School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
87, Eastbank Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 39830 Bramley 2018
Telephone
011 443 7826
EMIS number
700152090

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at East Bank 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 East Bank High School directly, on 011 443 7826, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to East Bank 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 East Bank High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, East Bank High School's 82.8% 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 East Bank High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at East Bank High School?
East Bank High School reported 1,941 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 East Bank High School?
Yes, East Bank 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 East Bank High School's matric results like?
East Bank High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. That's up from 72.6% in 2023.
Is East Bank High School a public or private school?
East Bank High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact East Bank High School?
You can call 011 443 7826. It is located at 87, Eastbank Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg.
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