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Greenside High School

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

Greenside High School is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

In Johannesburg, Greenside High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

992
Learners
69
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Greenside High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Greenside High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 181 learners from Greenside High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023202202100.0%
202419018999.5%
2025181181100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Greenside High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10610599.1%
Mathematical Literacy8484100.0%
Physical Sciences777293.5%
Life Sciences929198.9%
Accounting353497.1%
Business Studies787697.4%
Geography3232100.0%
History6666100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Greenside High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenside High School, 2,936 compared with 992, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenside High School, 2,892 compared with 992; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greenside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Greenside High School, 2,611 compared with 992, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenside High School, 2,517 compared with 992; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greenside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Greenside High School, 2,447 compared with 992, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenside High School, 2,936 compared with 992, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Greenside High School's 992; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Greenside High School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenside High School, 2,892 compared with 992; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greenside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenside High School, 2,888 compared with 992; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greenside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Greenside High School's 992; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greenside High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Greenside High School for 2027

As a public school, Greenside 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, Geers Ave, Greenside, , Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 84042 Greenside 2034
Telephone
011 646 0113
Website
greensidehigh.co.za
Email
info@greensidehigh.co.za
EMIS number
700130427

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greenside 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 Greenside High School directly, on 011 646 0113, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greenside 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 Greenside High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Greenside High School's 100% 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 Greenside High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Greenside High School?
Greenside High School reported 992 learners and 69 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Greenside High School?
Yes, Greenside 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 Greenside High School's matric results like?
Greenside High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Greenside High School a public or private school?
Greenside High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greenside High School?
You can call 011 646 0113. It is located at 1, Geers Ave, Greenside, , Johannesburg.
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