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Eureka High School

Public secondary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Eureka High School is a public secondary school based in Springs. Its last matric group achieved a 83.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Eureka High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Springs, Eureka High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,136
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Eureka High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Eureka High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 168 matric candidates from Eureka High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313510678.5%
202418516388.1%
202516814083.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Eureka High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 96.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics653350.8%
Mathematical Literacy12011595.8%
Physical Sciences504182.0%
Life Sciences977981.4%
Accounting151493.3%
Business Studies494795.9%
Economics493367.3%
Geography13612994.9%
History868396.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Eureka High School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eureka High School, 1,918 compared with 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Eureka High School's 83.3%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Eureka High School's 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Eureka High School's 83.3%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Eureka High School's 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Eureka High School's 83.3%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Eureka High School's 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Eureka High School's 83.3%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Eureka High School's 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Eureka High School's 83.3%).

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against Eureka High School's 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eureka High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester is a similar size to Eureka High School, with 1,566 learners against 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eureka High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School is a similar size to Eureka High School, with 1,527 learners against 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72% against Eureka High School's 83.3%.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eureka High School, at 1,511 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.3% against Eureka High School's 83.3%.
  • Primary School Werda sits in roughly the same size range as Eureka High School, at 1,467 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eureka High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Eureka High School for 2027

As a public school, Eureka 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
1, East Geduld Road, Geduld, Springs, Springs
Postal
Po Box 15565 Riverfield 1564
Telephone
011 815 1090
EMIS number
700350074

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eureka 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 Eureka High School directly, on 011 815 1090, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eureka High School?
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Eureka High School the best school in Springs?
On the numbers that are published, Eureka High School's 83.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KENNETH MASEKELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 81.3%.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides Eureka High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Eureka High School?
Eureka High School reported 1,136 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Eureka High School?
Yes, Eureka 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 Eureka High School's matric results like?
Eureka High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 78.5% in 2023.
Is Eureka High School a public or private school?
Eureka High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eureka High School?
You can call 011 815 1090. It is located at 1, East Geduld Road, Geduld, Springs, Springs.
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