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High School President

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

High School President is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 95% pass rate.

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In Johannesburg, High School President operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

2,371
Learners
99
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School President entered 423 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202331129594.9%
202442139293.1%
202542340295.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School President offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 98.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11910890.8%
Mathematical Literacy30229798.3%
Physical Sciences716185.9%
Life Sciences17215087.2%
Accounting483981.3%
Business Studies24422793.0%
Economics685580.9%
Geography524994.2%
History14513291.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against High School President.

  • Vuwani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School President, at 2,678 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against High School President's 95%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School sits in roughly the same size range as High School President, at 2,256 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against High School President's 95%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School President, at 1,987 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.9% against High School President's 95%).
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as High School President, at 1,952 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Faranani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School President, at 1,926 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School President; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to High School President, with 2,936 learners against 2,371, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School President, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against High School President's 95%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to High School President, with 2,892 learners against 2,371; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School President; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to High School President, with 2,888 learners against 2,371; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School President; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to High School President, with 2,848 learners against 2,371; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School President; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 President for 2027

Because High School President 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
2, H/V Rifle Rangeweg En Swartgoudstraat, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Posbus 27555 Bertsham 2013
Telephone
011 680 2531
Website
hspresident.co.za
Email
admin@hspresident.co.za
EMIS number
700120576

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School President?
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 President directly, on 011 680 2531, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School President?
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 President the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School President's 95% 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 President?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School President?
High School President reported 2,371 learners and 99 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 President?
Yes, High School President 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 President's matric results like?
High School President's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.9% since 2023.
Is High School President a public or private school?
High School President is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School President?
You can call 011 680 2531. It is located at 2, H/V Rifle Rangeweg En Swartgoudstraat, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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