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High School Linden

Public secondary school · Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to High School Linden, a public secondary school serving Randburg, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.7%.

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High School Linden is a public secondary school in Randburg, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

843
Learners
58
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Linden entered 155 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023141141100.0%
202414614599.3%
202515515398.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Linden reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8181100.0%
Mathematical Literacy6565100.0%
Physical Sciences5151100.0%
Life Sciences656092.3%
Agricultural Sciences11100.0%
Accounting4242100.0%
Business Studies5555100.0%
Economics353394.3%
Geography2323100.0%
English First Additional Language121121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with High School Linden.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against High School Linden's 843, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against High School Linden's 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Linden; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against High School Linden's 843, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against High School Linden's 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Linden; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against High School Linden's 843, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Linden.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against High School Linden's 843, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Linden, 2,896 compared with 843; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against High School Linden's 98.7%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against High School Linden's 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Linden; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against High School Linden's 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Linden; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Linden, 2,848 compared with 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Linden; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Linden for 2027

As a public school, High School Linden 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
00, Vyfde Straat, Linden, Randburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X-02 Linden 2104
Telephone
011 888 1433
Website
linden.co.za
Email
denike.uys@linden.co.za
EMIS number
700150623

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Linden?
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 Linden directly, on 011 888 1433, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Linden?
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 Linden the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Linden's 98.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides High School Linden?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Linden?
High School Linden reported 843 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Linden?
Yes, High School Linden 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 Linden's matric results like?
High School Linden's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School Linden a public or private school?
High School Linden is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Linden?
You can call 011 888 1433. It is located at 00, Vyfde Straat, Linden, Randburg, Johannesburg.
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