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High School Jan Viljoen

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Ranndfotein, Randfontein, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

High School Jan Viljoen is a public secondary school based in Ranndfotein, Randfontein. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.2% pass rate.

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

In Ranndfotein, Randfontein, High School Jan Viljoen operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

915
Learners
53
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Jan Viljoen is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Jan Viljoen specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Jan Viljoen entered 104 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.2% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316512475.2%
202417514180.6%
20251049894.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Jan Viljoen offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics722636.1%
Mathematical Literacy797088.6%
Physical Sciences452964.4%
Life Sciences836375.9%
Accounting161168.8%
Business Studies725677.8%
Economics281967.9%
English First Additional Language7070100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against High School Jan Viljoen.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan Viljoen, 2,239 compared with 915; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against High School Jan Viljoen's 94.2%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against High School Jan Viljoen's 915; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against High School Jan Viljoen's 94.2%.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan Viljoen, 1,996 compared with 915; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Jan Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan Viljoen, 1,986 compared with 915; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Jan Viljoen's 94.2%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan Viljoen, 1,928 compared with 915; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Jan Viljoen; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against High School Jan Viljoen's 94.2%).

Randfontein

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

  • Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan Viljoen, 1,682 compared with 915; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.5% against High School Jan Viljoen's 94.2%.
  • Randfontein High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan Viljoen, 1,679 compared with 915; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against High School Jan Viljoen's 94.2%.
  • Toekomsrus Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Jan Viljoen, 1,653 compared with 915; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Jan Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Westgold Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,580 learners against High School Jan Viljoen's 915; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Jan Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Avante is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against High School Jan Viljoen's 915; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Jan Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Jan Viljoen for 2027

Because High School Jan Viljoen 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
3, Main Reef Road, Randfontein, Ranndfotein, Randfontein
Postal
Private Bagx3 Randfontein 1760
Telephone
011 693 5204
EMIS number
700270116

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Jan Viljoen?
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 Viljoen directly, on 011 693 5204, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Jan Viljoen?
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 Jan Viljoen the best school in Randfontein?
On the numbers that are published, High School Jan Viljoen's matric pass rate of 94.2% is lower than RANDFONTEIN HIGH SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Randfontein besides High School Jan Viljoen?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Randfontein, including Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation.
How big are the classes at High School Jan Viljoen?
High School Jan Viljoen reported 915 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Viljoen?
Yes, High School Jan Viljoen 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 Viljoen's matric results like?
High School Jan Viljoen's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.2%, in 2025. That's up from 75.2% in 2023.
Is High School Jan Viljoen a public or private school?
High School Jan Viljoen is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Jan Viljoen?
You can call 011 693 5204. It is located at 3, Main Reef Road, Randfontein, Ranndfotein, Randfontein.
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