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High School Die Burger

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

High School Die Burger is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.4%.

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

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

895
Learners
34
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 123 matric candidates from High School Die Burger sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311510591.3%
202410510297.1%
202512312198.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Die Burger offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171482.4%
Mathematical Literacy888596.6%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences292896.6%
Accounting141392.9%
Business Studies525198.1%
Economics201995.0%
Geography494795.9%
History444295.5%
English First Additional Language44100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against High School Die Burger.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against High School Die Burger's 895; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against High School Die Burger's 98.4%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against High School Die Burger's 895, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against High School Die Burger's 895; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Burger; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Burger, 1,861 compared with 895; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Die Burger's 98.4%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against High School Die Burger's 895; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against High School Die Burger's 98.4%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Burger, 2,936 compared with 895, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against High School Die Burger's 895; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against High School Die Burger's 98.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Burger, 2,892 compared with 895; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Burger; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Burger, 2,888 compared with 895; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Burger; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against High School Die Burger's 895; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Burger; 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 High School Die Burger for 2027

Because High School Die Burger 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
23, Exhibition Weg, White Ridge, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
58067 Newville 2117
Telephone
010 591 9229
EMIS number
700250225

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Online

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Die Burger?
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 Burger directly, on 010 591 9229, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Die Burger?
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 Die Burger the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Die Burger's 98.4% 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 Burger?
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 Burger?
High School Die Burger reported 895 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Burger?
Yes, High School Die Burger 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 Burger's matric results like?
High School Die Burger's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. That's up from 91.3% in 2023.
Is High School Die Burger a public or private school?
High School Die Burger is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Die Burger?
You can call 010 591 9229. It is located at 23, Exhibition Weg, White Ridge, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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