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High School Primrose

Public secondary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (1 circuit)

High School Primrose is a public secondary school based in Germiston. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.9% pass rate.

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

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

1,005
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Primrose entered 166 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.9% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314412989.6%
202415913987.4%
202516613178.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Primrose offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 95.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics805973.8%
Mathematical Literacy837995.2%
Physical Sciences362672.2%
Life Sciences958589.5%
Accounting15746.7%
Business Studies836477.1%
Geography363391.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against High School Primrose.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than High School Primrose, 2,593 compared with 1,005; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against High School Primrose's 78.9%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Primrose, 2,591 compared with 1,005; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against High School Primrose's 78.9%.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Primrose, 2,575 compared with 1,005; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against High School Primrose's 78.9%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against High School Primrose's 1,005, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against High School Primrose's 1,005; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against High School Primrose's 78.9%.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against High School Primrose's 1,005; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Primrose; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Primrose, 2,435 compared with 1,005; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against High School Primrose's 78.9%.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against High School Primrose's 1,005; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Primrose; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Primrose, 2,364 compared with 1,005; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Primrose; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against High School Primrose's 1,005, 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 Primrose for 2027

As a public school, High School Primrose 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
99, Wychwood Avenue, Primrose, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
Private Bag X1032 Germiston 1400
Telephone
011 024 1003
EMIS number
700162339

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Primrose?
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 Primrose directly, on 011 024 1003, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Primrose?
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 Primrose the best school in Germiston?
On the numbers that are published, High School Primrose's matric pass rate of 78.9% is lower than EDEN-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL's 93.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides High School Primrose?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Primrose?
High School Primrose reported 1,005 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Primrose?
Yes, High School Primrose 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 Primrose's matric results like?
High School Primrose's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.9%, in 2025. That's down from 89.6% in 2023.
Is High School Primrose a public or private school?
High School Primrose is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Primrose?
You can call 011 024 1003. It is located at 99, Wychwood Avenue, Primrose, Germiston, Germiston.
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