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High School Riebeeckrand

Public secondary school · Randfontein, Randfontein, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

Welcome to High School Riebeeckrand, a public secondary school serving Randfontein. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.5% pass rate.

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High School Riebeeckrand is a public secondary school in Randfontein. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,299
Learners
59
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 Riebeeckrand 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 Riebeeckrand for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 173 learners from High School Riebeeckrand who wrote matric in 2025, 96.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317116294.7%
202420119597.0%
202517316796.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Riebeeckrand reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics605490.0%
Mathematical Literacy14113897.9%
Physical Sciences453680.0%
Life Sciences595288.1%
Agricultural Sciences312167.7%
Accounting464087.0%
Business Studies705984.3%
Economics494387.8%
Geography3434100.0%
English First Additional Language124124100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how High School Riebeeckrand compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against High School Riebeeckrand's 1,299; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against High School Riebeeckrand's 96.5%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Riebeeckrand, 2,000 compared with 1,299; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against High School Riebeeckrand's 96.5%.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against High School Riebeeckrand's 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riebeeckrand; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against High School Riebeeckrand's 1,299; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Riebeeckrand's 96.5%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against High School Riebeeckrand's 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riebeeckrand; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against High School Riebeeckrand's 96.5%).

Randfontein

Zooming into Randfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Riebeeckrand.

  • Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as High School Riebeeckrand, at 1,682 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.5% against High School Riebeeckrand's 96.5%.
  • Randfontein High School is a similar size to High School Riebeeckrand, with 1,679 learners against 1,299; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against High School Riebeeckrand's 96.5%).
  • Toekomsrus Primary School is a similar size to High School Riebeeckrand, with 1,653 learners against 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riebeeckrand; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Westgold Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Riebeeckrand, at 1,580 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riebeeckrand; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Avante sits in roughly the same size range as High School Riebeeckrand, at 1,528 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Riebeeckrand; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Riebeeckrand for 2027

As a public school, High School Riebeeckrand 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
1, H/V Van Riebeeck And Angelier, Homelake, Randfontein, Randfontein
Postal
Private Bag X023 Randfontein 1760
Telephone
011 693 3771
Website
riebeeckrand.co.za
Email
info@riebeeckrand.co.za
EMIS number
700270124

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Riebeeckrand?
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 Riebeeckrand directly, on 011 693 3771, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Riebeeckrand?
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 Riebeeckrand the best school in Randfontein?
On the numbers that are published, High School Riebeeckrand's matric pass rate of 96.5% is lower than RANDFONTEIN HIGH SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Randfontein besides High School Riebeeckrand?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Randfontein, including Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation.
How big are the classes at High School Riebeeckrand?
High School Riebeeckrand reported 1,299 learners and 59 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 Riebeeckrand?
Yes, High School Riebeeckrand 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 Riebeeckrand's matric results like?
High School Riebeeckrand's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.7% since 2023.
Is High School Riebeeckrand a public or private school?
High School Riebeeckrand is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Riebeeckrand?
You can call 011 693 3771. It is located at 1, H/V Van Riebeeck And Angelier, Homelake, Randfontein, Randfontein.
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