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Glenvista High School

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

Welcome to Glenvista High School, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 87.8% pass rate.

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Glenvista High School

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Glenvista High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Glenvista High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,888
Learners
85
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Current principal is Dr Thabile Morgan.
  • A May 2024 classroom altercation between a teacher and Grade 9 learners went viral and drew a formal Gauteng Department of Education investigation and public comment from the provincial MEC.
  • Multiple similarly-named Facebook/Instagram accounts claim to represent the school but none could be independently confirmed as genuinely the school's own account, so none are listed here.
In the news

Glenvista High School on the news

  • Glenvista High School celebrates outstanding matric results Southern Courier (The Citizen) · 2026-01-31

    297 of 327 matriculants passed (about 91%), with 123 distinctions and 170 bachelor's passes; principal Dr Thabile Morgan praised the school's academic focus.

  • MEC Matome Chiloane on Glenvista High School incident South African Government News Agency / GDE media statement · 2024-05-03

    A video of a classroom altercation between an educator and a Grade 9 learner (with damaged furniture) went viral; the Gauteng MEC for Education announced a formal departmental investigation into the incident.

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 327 learners from Glenvista High School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325623290.6%
202426924691.4%
202532728787.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Glenvista High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 98.8%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1128979.5%
Mathematical Literacy16115998.8%
Physical Sciences573866.7%
Life Sciences14913187.9%
Accounting423276.2%
Business Studies15913081.8%
Economics514894.1%
Geography767092.1%
History989495.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Glenvista High School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Glenvista High School's 1,888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenvista High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenvista High School, 2,715 compared with 1,888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenvista High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Glenvista High School, at 2,306 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Glenvista High School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.9% against Glenvista High School's 87.8%).
  • Southview High School sits in roughly the same size range as Glenvista High School, at 2,274 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Glenvista High School's 87.8%.
  • Leshata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Glenvista High School, at 2,194 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Glenvista High School's 87.8%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Glenvista High School's 1,888, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenvista High School, 2,896 compared with 1,888; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Glenvista High School's 87.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Glenvista High School's 1,888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenvista High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Glenvista High School's 1,888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenvista High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenvista High School, 2,848 compared with 1,888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenvista 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 Glenvista High School for 2027

Because Glenvista 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
1, The Broads, Mulbarton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 1756 Glenvista 2058
Telephone
011 432 3177
EMIS number
700110403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glenvista 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 Glenvista High School directly, on 011 432 3177, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glenvista 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 Glenvista High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Glenvista High School's 87.8% 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 Glenvista High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Glenvista High School?
Glenvista High School reported 1,888 learners and 85 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 Glenvista High School?
Yes, Glenvista 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 Glenvista High School's matric results like?
Glenvista High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.6% since 2023.
Is Glenvista High School a public or private school?
Glenvista High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glenvista High School?
You can call 011 432 3177. It is located at 1, The Broads, Mulbarton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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