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Glen Austin High School

Private secondary school · Midrand, Midrand, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Glen Austin High School is a private secondary school in Midrand. Its last matric group achieved a 96.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Glen Austin High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Midrand, Glen Austin High School is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

439
Learners
30
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Glen Austin High School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Glen Austin High School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 81 matric candidates from Glen Austin High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292896.6%
2024575596.5%
2025817896.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Glen Austin High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302790.0%
Mathematical Literacy2727100.0%
Physical Sciences211781.0%
Life Sciences292793.1%
Accounting9888.9%
Business Studies242083.3%
Economics11981.8%
Geography2222100.0%
History1111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

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

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Glen Austin High School's 439; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Glen Austin High School's 439; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Glen Austin High School's 96.3%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Glen Austin High School's 439; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glen Austin High School, 2,818 compared with 439; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glen Austin High School, 2,781 compared with 439; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Midrand

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

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Glen Austin High School's 439; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glen Austin High School, 2,818 compared with 439; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mikateka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,508 learners against Glen Austin High School's 439; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • David Makhubo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,363 learners against Glen Austin High School's 439; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olifantsfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glen Austin High School, 2,140 compared with 439; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
38, Hampton Road, Glen Austin, Midrand, Midrand
Postal
P.o Box 3868 Halfway House 1685
Telephone
011 023 7340
Website
glenaustinhigh.co.za
Email
admin@glenaustinhigh.co.za
EMIS number
700400706

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glen Austin 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 Glen Austin High School directly, on 011 023 7340, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glen Austin 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 Glen Austin High School the best school in Midrand?
Glen Austin High School's most recent matric pass rate was 96.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Midrand besides Glen Austin High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Midrand, including Kanana Primary School.
How big are the classes at Glen Austin High School?
Glen Austin High School reported 439 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Glen Austin High School?
Yes. As a private school, Glen Austin High School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Glen Austin High School's matric results like?
Glen Austin High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.6% since 2023.
Is Glen Austin High School a public or private school?
Glen Austin High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Glen Austin High School?
You can call 011 023 7340. It is located at 38, Hampton Road, Glen Austin, Midrand, Midrand.
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