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High School Birchleigh

Public secondary school · Birchleigh, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

High School Birchleigh is a public secondary school based in Birchleigh, Kempton Park. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.5% pass rate.

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

2,055
Learners
92
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Birchleigh 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 High School Birchleigh specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 366 matric candidates from High School Birchleigh sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202336033593.1%
202438135392.7%
202536633591.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Birchleigh offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13511182.2%
Mathematical Literacy24723595.1%
Physical Sciences917885.7%
Life Sciences14412687.5%
Accounting2626100.0%
Business Studies18917492.1%
Economics645179.7%
Geography514894.1%
History585493.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with High School Birchleigh.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Birchleigh, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against High School Birchleigh's 91.5%).
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to High School Birchleigh, with 2,591 learners against 2,055; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against High School Birchleigh's 91.5%.
  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Birchleigh, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against High School Birchleigh's 91.5%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Birchleigh, at 2,531 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to High School Birchleigh, with 2,515 learners against 2,055; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against High School Birchleigh's 91.5%.

Kempton Park

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Birchleigh, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against High School Birchleigh's 91.5%).
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to High School Birchleigh, with 2,591 learners against 2,055; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against High School Birchleigh's 91.5%.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is a similar size to High School Birchleigh, with 2,334 learners against 2,055; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against High School Birchleigh's 91.5%.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is a similar size to High School Birchleigh, with 2,319 learners against 2,055, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is a similar size to High School Birchleigh, with 2,254 learners against 2,055; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against High School Birchleigh's 91.5%.
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 High School Birchleigh for 2027

High School Birchleigh is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
72, Cnr Maroela Str & Olienhout Ave, Birchleigh, Birchleigh, Kempton Park
Postal
Private Bag X05 Birchleigh 1621
Telephone
011 972 5415
Website
hoerskoolbirchleigh.co.za
Email
admin@birchleigh.co.za
EMIS number
700260109

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Birchleigh?
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 High School Birchleigh directly, on 011 972 5415, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Birchleigh?
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 High School Birchleigh the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, High School Birchleigh's matric pass rate of 91.5% is lower than JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides High School Birchleigh?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at High School Birchleigh?
High School Birchleigh reported 2,055 learners and 92 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 High School Birchleigh?
Yes, High School Birchleigh 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 High School Birchleigh's matric results like?
High School Birchleigh's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.1% since 2023.
Is High School Birchleigh a public or private school?
High School Birchleigh is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Birchleigh?
You can call 011 972 5415. It is located at 72, Cnr Maroela Str & Olienhout Ave, Birchleigh, Birchleigh, Kempton Park.
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