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High School Elsburg

Public secondary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

High School Elsburg is a public secondary school in Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,215 learners.

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Located in Germiston, High School Elsburg is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,215
Learners
48
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how High School Elsburg compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Elsburg, 3,023 compared with 1,215; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Elsburg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against High School Elsburg's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elsburg; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against High School Elsburg's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elsburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against High School Elsburg's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elsburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Elsburg, 2,435 compared with 1,215; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Elsburg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against High School Elsburg's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elsburg; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Elsburg, 2,435 compared with 1,215; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Elsburg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against High School Elsburg's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elsburg; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Elsburg, 2,364 compared with 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elsburg; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against High School Elsburg's 1,215, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Elsburg for 2027

High School Elsburg 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
4, Brug Street, Elsburg, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
Po Box 9223 Elsburg 1407
Telephone
010 300 5823
Website
hselsburg.co.za
Email
kantoor@hselsburg.co.za
EMIS number
700160580

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Elsburg?
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 Elsburg directly, on 010 300 5823, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Elsburg?
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 Elsburg the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for High School Elsburg to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides High School Elsburg?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Elsburg?
High School Elsburg reported 1,215 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Elsburg?
Yes, High School Elsburg 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 Elsburg's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for High School Elsburg.
Is High School Elsburg a public or private school?
High School Elsburg is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Elsburg?
You can call 010 300 5823. It is located at 4, Brug Street, Elsburg, Germiston, Germiston.
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