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High School Elspark

Public secondary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

High School Elspark is a public secondary school in Germiston. It currently teaches around 1,861 learners.

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

1,861
Learners
81
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Elspark, 3,023 compared with 1,861; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Elspark doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk sits in roughly the same size range as High School Elspark, at 2,533 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elspark; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Elspark, at 2,474 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elspark; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Elspark, at 2,471 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elspark; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to High School Elspark, with 2,435 learners against 1,861; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Elspark 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 sits in roughly the same size range as High School Elspark, at 2,503 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elspark; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to High School Elspark, with 2,435 learners against 1,861; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Elspark doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is a similar size to High School Elspark, with 2,414 learners against 1,861; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elspark; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is a similar size to High School Elspark, with 2,364 learners against 1,861; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Elspark; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Elspark, at 2,364 learners, 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 Elspark for 2027

As a public school, High School Elspark 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
13, Waaiboom Street, Elspark, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
12001 Elspark Elspark 1418
Telephone
011 893 2013
Website
news.hselspark.co.za
Email
kantoor@hselspark.co.za
EMIS number
700160549

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Elspark?
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 Elspark directly, on 011 893 2013, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Elspark?
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 Elspark the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for High School Elspark 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 Elspark?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Elspark?
High School Elspark reported 1,861 learners and 81 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Elspark?
Yes, High School Elspark 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 Elspark's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for High School Elspark.
Is High School Elspark a public or private school?
High School Elspark is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Elspark?
You can call 011 893 2013. It is located at 13, Waaiboom Street, Elspark, Germiston, Germiston.
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