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High School Roodepoort

Public secondary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to High School Roodepoort, a public secondary school serving Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.1%.

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High School Roodepoort

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Roodepoort, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

1,537
Learners
70
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 Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 268 matric candidates from High School Roodepoort sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321520997.2%
202424524198.4%
202526826398.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Roodepoort reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics695884.1%
Mathematical Literacy176176100.0%
Physical Sciences383181.6%
Life Sciences807290.0%
Accounting403587.5%
Business Studies11110897.3%
Economics504284.0%
Geography4040100.0%
History615895.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how High School Roodepoort compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Roodepoort, 2,274 compared with 1,537; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against High School Roodepoort's 98.1%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Roodepoort, at 1,997 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Roodepoort, at 1,901 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Roodepoort; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Roodepoort, at 1,861 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Roodepoort's 98.1%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to High School Roodepoort, with 1,846 learners against 1,537; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against High School Roodepoort's 98.1%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against High School Roodepoort's 1,537, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Roodepoort, 2,896 compared with 1,537; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against High School Roodepoort's 98.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against High School Roodepoort's 1,537; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Roodepoort; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against High School Roodepoort's 1,537; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Roodepoort; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Roodepoort, 2,848 compared with 1,537; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Roodepoort; 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 Roodepoort for 2027

High School Roodepoort is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1294, Hv Konig & Kilburn Straat, Horison, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
7977 Westgate 1734
Telephone
011 763 5831
Website
roodie.co.za
Email
hoof@roodie.co.za
EMIS number
700250274

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Roodepoort?
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 Roodepoort directly, on 011 763 5831, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Roodepoort?
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 Roodepoort the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Roodepoort's 98.1% 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 Roodepoort?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Roodepoort?
High School Roodepoort reported 1,537 learners and 70 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 Roodepoort?
Yes, High School Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort's matric results like?
High School Roodepoort's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.2% since 2023.
Is High School Roodepoort a public or private school?
High School Roodepoort is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Roodepoort?
You can call 011 763 5831. It is located at 1294, Hv Konig & Kilburn Straat, Horison, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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