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High School Johan Jurgens

Public secondary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

High School Johan Jurgens is a public secondary school in Springs. Its last matric group achieved a 98.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of High School Johan Jurgens, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Springs, High School Johan Jurgens is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,111
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 186 matric candidates from High School Johan Jurgens sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315615599.4%
2024178178100.0%
202518618398.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Johan Jurgens offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics503774.0%
Mathematical Literacy12812295.3%
Physical Sciences372670.3%
Life Sciences2222100.0%
Accounting3232100.0%
Business Studies12912596.9%
Economics575393.0%
Geography605998.3%
History6161100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against High School Johan Jurgens.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Johan Jurgens, 1,918 compared with 1,111; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against High School Johan Jurgens's 98.4%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against High School Johan Jurgens's 1,111; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against High School Johan Jurgens's 98.4%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against High School Johan Jurgens's 1,111; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against High School Johan Jurgens's 98.4%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against High School Johan Jurgens's 1,111; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against High School Johan Jurgens's 98.4%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against High School Johan Jurgens's 1,111; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against High School Johan Jurgens's 98.4%.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against High School Johan Jurgens's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Johan Jurgens; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester teaches considerably more learners than High School Johan Jurgens, 1,566 compared with 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Johan Jurgens; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School is a similar size to High School Johan Jurgens, with 1,527 learners against 1,111; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72% against High School Johan Jurgens's 98.4%.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Johan Jurgens, at 1,511 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.3% against High School Johan Jurgens's 98.4%.
  • Primary School Werda sits in roughly the same size range as High School Johan Jurgens, at 1,467 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Johan Jurgens; 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 Johan Jurgens for 2027

High School Johan Jurgens 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
00, C/O Beyers And Park Street, Springs, Springs, Springs
Postal
P/B X7 Springs 1560
Telephone
011 812 1757
Website
johanjurgens.co.za
Email
hoof@johanjurgens.co.za
EMIS number
700350124

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Johan Jurgens?
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 Johan Jurgens directly, on 011 812 1757, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Johan Jurgens?
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 Johan Jurgens the best school in Springs?
On the numbers that are published, High School Johan Jurgens's 98.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KENNETH MASEKELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 81.3%.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides High School Johan Jurgens?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Johan Jurgens?
High School Johan Jurgens reported 1,111 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Johan Jurgens?
Yes, High School Johan Jurgens 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 Johan Jurgens's matric results like?
High School Johan Jurgens's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.4% since 2023.
Is High School Johan Jurgens a public or private school?
High School Johan Jurgens is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Johan Jurgens?
You can call 011 812 1757. It is located at 00, C/O Beyers And Park Street, Springs, Springs, Springs.
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