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High School Marais Viljoen

Public secondary school · Alberton, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

Welcome to High School Marais Viljoen, a public secondary school serving Alberton. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,561 learners.

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High School Marais Viljoen is a public secondary school in Alberton. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,561
Learners
77
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 Marais Viljoen 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 Marais Viljoen for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against High School Marais Viljoen.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against High School Marais Viljoen's 1,561; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Marais Viljoen doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than High School Marais Viljoen, 2,533 compared with 1,561; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Marais Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Marais Viljoen, 2,474 compared with 1,561; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Marais Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Marais Viljoen, 2,471 compared with 1,561; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Marais Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against High School Marais Viljoen's 1,561; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Marais Viljoen doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alberton

Zooming into Alberton, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Marais Viljoen.

  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Marais Viljoen, 2,474 compared with 1,561; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Marais Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,316 learners against High School Marais Viljoen's 1,561; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Marais Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School is a similar size to High School Marais Viljoen, with 2,068 learners against 1,561; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Marais Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Marais Viljoen, at 1,630 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Marais Viljoen; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School is a similar size to High School Marais Viljoen, with 1,575 learners against 1,561; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Marais Viljoen doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Marais Viljoen for 2027

Because High School Marais 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
1, Cnr Bodmin & Cradock Street, Alberante, Alberton, Alberton
Postal
Private Bag X011 Alberton 1450
Telephone
011 907 9013
Website
maraisviljoen.co.za
Email
michellek@maraisviljoen.co.za
EMIS number
700342022

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Marais 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 Marais Viljoen directly, on 011 907 9013, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Marais Viljoen?
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 Marais Viljoen the best school in Alberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for High School Marais Viljoen 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 Alberton besides High School Marais Viljoen?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Marais Viljoen?
High School Marais Viljoen reported 1,561 learners and 77 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Marais Viljoen?
Yes, High School Marais 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 Marais Viljoen's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for High School Marais Viljoen.
Is High School Marais Viljoen a public or private school?
High School Marais Viljoen is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Marais Viljoen?
You can call 011 907 9013. It is located at 1, Cnr Bodmin & Cradock Street, Alberante, Alberton, Alberton.
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