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Edenglen High School

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

In Edenvale, Johannesburg, Edenglen High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.4% pass rate.

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

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

1,551
Learners
70
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • 2024 matric class achieved a 94% pass rate (64.55% bachelor passes, 23.88% diploma passes), reported by Bedfordview Edenvale News.
  • In the 2025 matric class, learners Kesh Nair (six distinctions) and Jotham Francis (seven distinctions) were highlighted by principal Trevor Weinerlein.
  • The school also maintains a separate 'Edenglen High School Activities' Facebook page.
In the news

Edenglen High School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 285 matric candidates from Edenglen High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327426094.9%
202428526793.7%
202528526994.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Edenglen High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13111184.7%
Mathematical Literacy154154100.0%
Physical Sciences916672.5%
Life Sciences969295.8%
Accounting554785.5%
Business Studies18216791.8%
Geography12912899.2%
History9090100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Edenglen High School's 1,551; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Edenglen High School's 94.4%).
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Edenglen High School's 1,551; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Edenglen High School's 94.4%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Edenglen High School's 1,551; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Edenglen High School's 94.4%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Edenglen High School, 2,531 compared with 1,551, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edenglen High School, 2,515 compared with 1,551; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Edenglen High School's 94.4%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Edenglen High School's 1,551, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edenglen High School, 2,896 compared with 1,551; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Edenglen High School's 94.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Edenglen High School's 1,551; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edenglen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Edenglen High School's 1,551; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edenglen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edenglen High School, 2,848 compared with 1,551; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edenglen 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 Edenglen High School for 2027

Because Edenglen High School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8, Steyn Ave, Edenglen, Edenvale, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 8001 Edenglen 1613
Telephone
011 609 8336
Email
reception@eghs.co.za
EMIS number
700160390

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www.eghs.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edenglen 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 Edenglen High School directly, on 011 609 8336, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Edenglen 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 Edenglen High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Edenglen High School's 94.4% 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 Edenglen High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Edenglen High School?
Edenglen High School reported 1,551 learners and 70 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Edenglen High School?
Yes, Edenglen 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 Edenglen High School's matric results like?
Edenglen High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.9% since 2023.
Is Edenglen High School a public or private school?
Edenglen High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Edenglen High School?
You can call 011 609 8336. It is located at 8, Steyn Ave, Edenglen, Edenvale, Johannesburg.
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