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High School Jan De Klerk

Public secondary school · Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (5 circuit)

Welcome to High School Jan De Klerk, a public secondary school serving Krugersdorp, Mogale City. Its most recent matric class posted a 89% pass rate.

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High School Jan De Klerk is a public secondary school in Krugersdorp, Mogale City. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,036
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Founded in 1947 as Krugersdorp Junior High School, renamed Sentraal High School in 1951, and became Hoërskool Jan de Klerk in 1955.
  • Located in Mogale City (Krugersdorp), Gauteng.
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High School Jan De Klerk on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Jan De Klerk 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 Jan De Klerk for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 136 matric candidates from High School Jan De Klerk sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312811589.8%
202413412291.0%
202513612189.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Jan De Klerk reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 98% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362363.9%
Mathematical Literacy989698.0%
Physical Sciences261661.5%
Life Sciences635790.5%
Accounting15746.7%
Business Studies706491.4%
Economics422866.7%
Geography232087.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how High School Jan De Klerk compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against High School Jan De Klerk's 1,036; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against High School Jan De Klerk's 89%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan De Klerk, 2,000 compared with 1,036; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against High School Jan De Klerk's 89%).
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against High School Jan De Klerk's 1,036; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Jan De Klerk; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against High School Jan De Klerk's 1,036; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Jan De Klerk's 89%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against High School Jan De Klerk's 1,036; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Jan De Klerk; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against High School Jan De Klerk's 89%.

Mogale City

Zooming into Mogale City, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Jan De Klerk.

  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan De Klerk, 2,000 compared with 1,036; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against High School Jan De Klerk's 89%).
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against High School Jan De Klerk's 1,036; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Jan De Klerk; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Madiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against High School Jan De Klerk's 1,036; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against High School Jan De Klerk's 89%.
  • Kid Maponya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan De Klerk, 1,848 compared with 1,036; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Jan De Klerk; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Kagiso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan De Klerk, 1,791 compared with 1,036; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.7% against High School Jan De Klerk's 89%).
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 Jan De Klerk for 2027

High School Jan De Klerk 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
1, Church Street, Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp, Mogale City
Postal
Private Bag X2019 Krugersdorp 1740
Telephone
011 660 1143
EMIS number
700250241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Jan De Klerk?
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 Jan De Klerk directly, on 011 660 1143, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Jan De Klerk?
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 Jan De Klerk the best school in Mogale City?
On the numbers that are published, High School Jan De Klerk's 89% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KAGISO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 88.7%.
How many other schools are there in Mogale City besides High School Jan De Klerk?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogale City, including Mosupatsela Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Jan De Klerk?
High School Jan De Klerk reported 1,036 learners and 36 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 Jan De Klerk?
Yes, High School Jan De Klerk 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 Jan De Klerk's matric results like?
High School Jan De Klerk's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.8% since 2023.
Is High School Jan De Klerk a public or private school?
High School Jan De Klerk is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Jan De Klerk?
You can call 011 660 1143. It is located at 1, Church Street, Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp, Mogale City.
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