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High School Westonaria

Public secondary school · Westonaria, Westonaria, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Welcome to High School Westonaria, a public secondary school serving Westonaria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.7%.

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

1,518
Learners
63
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Westonaria 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 Westonaria for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Westonaria entered 158 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317315388.4%
202416415192.1%
202515814893.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Westonaria reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312683.9%
Mathematical Literacy13312896.2%
Physical Sciences221777.3%
Life Sciences917582.4%
Accounting151493.3%
Business Studies847589.3%
Geography605591.7%
English First Additional Language77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

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

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against High School Westonaria's 1,518; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against High School Westonaria's 93.7%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Westonaria, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against High School Westonaria's 93.7%.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to High School Westonaria, with 1,996 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Westonaria; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as High School Westonaria, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Westonaria's 93.7%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to High School Westonaria, with 1,928 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Westonaria; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against High School Westonaria's 93.7%).

Westonaria

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

  • Kgothalang Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Westonaria, at 1,795 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against High School Westonaria's 93.7%.
  • Primary School Glenharvie sits in roughly the same size range as High School Westonaria, at 1,785 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Westonaria; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against High School Westonaria's 93.7%.
  • Izanokhanyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Westonaria, at 1,464 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Westonaria; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Gerrit Maritz is a similar size to High School Westonaria, with 1,431 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Westonaria; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Isiqalo Primary School is a similar size to High School Westonaria, with 1,301 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Westonaria; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Westonaria for 2027

High School Westonaria 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
1, Van Der Stelstraat, Westonaria, Westonaria, Westonaria
Postal
X18 Westonaria 1780
Telephone
011 753 1168
Email
reception1@hswestonaria.co.za
EMIS number
700270132

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hswestonaria.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Westonaria?
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 Westonaria directly, on 011 753 1168, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Westonaria?
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 Westonaria the best school in Westonaria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Westonaria's 93.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LAERSKOOL GLENHARVIE at 91.4%.
How many other schools are there in Westonaria besides High School Westonaria?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Westonaria, including Kgothalang Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Westonaria?
High School Westonaria reported 1,518 learners and 63 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 Westonaria?
Yes, High School Westonaria 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 Westonaria's matric results like?
High School Westonaria's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.7%, in 2025. That's up from 88.4% in 2023.
Is High School Westonaria a public or private school?
High School Westonaria is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Westonaria?
You can call 011 753 1168. It is located at 1, Van Der Stelstraat, Westonaria, Westonaria, Westonaria.
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