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High School Die Adelaar

Public secondary school · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to High School Die Adelaar, a public secondary school serving Roodepoort. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.7%.

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Hoërskool Die Adelaar entrance gate and fence in Roodepoort Hoërskool Die Adelaar learners in school tracksuit tops on the field Hoërskool Die Adelaar learners smiling on the school stairs Hoërskool Die Adelaar learners in blazers on the school grounds

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

High School Die Adelaar is a public secondary school in Roodepoort. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,356
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Located at the corner of Vermooten and South Road, Grobler Park/Princess, Roodepoort.
  • In 2026 the school ran a community nutrition/food-security drive after reports of learners fainting from hunger.
In the news

High School Die Adelaar on the news

  • School calls on community to support nutrition programme Roodepoort Record (The Citizen) · 2026-03-10

    Höerskool Die Adelaar launched a community food and toiletry drive after staff reported learners fainting from hunger and many coming from child-headed households.

  • Roodepoort schools shine at D12 matric awards Roodepoort Record (The Citizen) · 2025-02-22

    Höerskool Die Adelaar was among the schools recognised at the Johannesburg West District's Class of 2024 matric awards (97% district pass rate).

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 183 learners from High School Die Adelaar who wrote matric in 2025, 96.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321920895.0%
202420620298.1%
202518317796.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Die Adelaar reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3737100.0%
Mathematical Literacy17016999.4%
Physical Sciences302790.0%
Life Sciences978991.8%
Accounting2424100.0%
Business Studies13311989.5%
Economics555090.9%
Geography4040100.0%
History6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how High School Die Adelaar compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Adelaar, 2,274 compared with 1,356; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against High School Die Adelaar's 96.7%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Adelaar, 1,997 compared with 1,356, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Adelaar, 1,901 compared with 1,356; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Adelaar; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Die Adelaar, at 1,861 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Die Adelaar's 96.7%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to High School Die Adelaar, with 1,846 learners against 1,356; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against High School Die Adelaar's 96.7%.

Roodepoort

Zooming into Roodepoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Die Adelaar.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Adelaar, 2,274 compared with 1,356; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against High School Die Adelaar's 96.7%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Adelaar, 1,997 compared with 1,356, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as High School Die Adelaar, at 1,663 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Die Adelaar's 96.7%.
  • Florida Park High School is a similar size to High School Die Adelaar, with 1,626 learners against 1,356; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.4% against High School Die Adelaar's 96.7%).
  • Mayibuye Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Die Adelaar, at 1,545 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Adelaar; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 High School Die Adelaar for 2027

High School Die Adelaar 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
9, C/O South And Vermooten Street, Princess, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal
3170 Witbeeck 1724
Telephone
011 762 1044
EMIS number
700250217

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Online

Website and social media

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Die Adelaar?
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 Die Adelaar directly, on 011 762 1044, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Die Adelaar?
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 High School Die Adelaar the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, High School Die Adelaar's matric pass rate of 96.7% is lower than RAYMOND MHLABA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides High School Die Adelaar?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Die Adelaar?
High School Die Adelaar reported 1,356 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Die Adelaar?
Yes, High School Die Adelaar 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 Die Adelaar's matric results like?
High School Die Adelaar's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95% since 2023.
Is High School Die Adelaar a public or private school?
High School Die Adelaar is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Die Adelaar?
You can call 011 762 1044. It is located at 9, C/O South And Vermooten Street, Princess, Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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