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Eden-Ridge High School

Public secondary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

In Germiston, Eden-Ridge High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 93.2% pass rate.

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Eden-Ridge High School

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

Eden-Ridge High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

2,435
Learners
77
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Eden-Ridge 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 Eden-Ridge High School for its exact current amount.

Confirmed: No-fee school (Quintile 2), per the Gauteng Department of Basic Education's official 2025 No Fee Schools list (source, 2025)

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 311 learners from Eden-Ridge High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328925287.2%
202430927990.3%
202531129093.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Eden-Ridge High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics473778.7%
Mathematical Literacy23721289.5%
Physical Sciences442863.6%
Life Sciences1229174.6%
Accounting3838100.0%
Business Studies948388.3%
Economics14613391.1%
Geography19016385.8%
History695782.6%
English First Additional Language232232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Eden-Ridge High School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eden-Ridge High School, at 3,023 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Eden-Ridge High School's 93.2%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is a similar size to Eden-Ridge High School, with 2,533 learners against 2,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eden-Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is a similar size to Eden-Ridge High School, with 2,474 learners against 2,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eden-Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is a similar size to Eden-Ridge High School, with 2,471 learners against 2,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eden-Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Alston Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eden-Ridge High School, at 2,414 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eden-Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Eden-Ridge High School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School is a similar size to Eden-Ridge High School, with 2,503 learners against 2,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eden-Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Alston Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eden-Ridge High School, at 2,414 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eden-Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eden-Ridge High School, at 2,364 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eden-Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is a similar size to Eden-Ridge High School, with 2,364 learners against 2,435, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Kwanele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eden-Ridge High School, at 2,350 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eden-Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 Eden-Ridge High School for 2027

As a public school, Eden-Ridge 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
4183, Corner Magrove And Celtic, Palmridge, Germiston, Germiston
Telephone
010 591 2692
EMIS number
700400542

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eden-Ridge 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 Eden-Ridge High School directly, on 010 591 2692, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eden-Ridge 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 Eden-Ridge High School the best school in Germiston?
Eden-Ridge High School's most recent matric pass rate was 93.2%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Eden-Ridge High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Eden-Ridge High School?
Eden-Ridge High School reported 2,435 learners and 77 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Eden-Ridge High School?
Yes, Eden-Ridge 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 Eden-Ridge High School's matric results like?
Eden-Ridge High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. That's up from 87.2% in 2023.
Is Eden-Ridge High School a public or private school?
Eden-Ridge High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eden-Ridge High School?
You can call 010 591 2692. It is located at 4183, Corner Magrove And Celtic, Palmridge, Germiston, Germiston.
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