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High School Die Anker

Public secondary school · Brakpan, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Welcome to High School Die Anker, a public secondary school serving Brakpan, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 99.1% pass rate.

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High School Die Anker is a public secondary school in Brakpan, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,368
Learners
64
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Die Anker entered 219 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319719398.0%
202421921899.5%
202521921799.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Die Anker reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics494898.0%
Mathematical Literacy115115100.0%
Physical Sciences302273.3%
Life Sciences422969.0%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies504182.0%
Economics111090.9%
Geography322990.6%
English First Additional Language219219100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how High School Die Anker compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against High School Die Anker's 1,368; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against High School Die Anker's 99.1%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to High School Die Anker, with 1,895 learners against 1,368; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against High School Die Anker's 99.1%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to High School Die Anker, with 1,843 learners against 1,368; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against High School Die Anker's 99.1%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Die Anker, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against High School Die Anker's 99.1%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to High School Die Anker, with 1,823 learners against 1,368; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against High School Die Anker's 99.1%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against High School Die Anker's 1,368, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Anker, 2,896 compared with 1,368; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against High School Die Anker's 99.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against High School Die Anker's 1,368; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Anker; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against High School Die Anker's 1,368; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Anker; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Anker, 2,848 compared with 1,368; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Anker; 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 High School Die Anker for 2027

As a public school, High School Die Anker 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
131, Tweedyroad, Brenthurst, Brakpan, Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X20 Brenthurst 1542
Telephone
011 813 4160
Website
hsdieanker.co.za
Email
hoerskooldieanker@wbs.co.za
EMIS number
700310300

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Die Anker?
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 Anker directly, on 011 813 4160, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Die Anker?
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 Anker the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Die Anker's 99.1% 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 High School Die Anker?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Die Anker?
High School Die Anker reported 1,368 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Anker?
Yes, High School Die Anker 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 Anker's matric results like?
High School Die Anker's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98% since 2023.
Is High School Die Anker a public or private school?
High School Die Anker is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Die Anker?
You can call 011 813 4160. It is located at 131, Tweedyroad, Brenthurst, Brakpan, Johannesburg.
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