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High School Wonderfontein

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Carletonville, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (1 circuit)

High School Wonderfontein is a public secondary school based in Carletonville. Its last matric group achieved a 90.1% pass rate.

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

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

1,103
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Wonderfontein entered 131 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023776584.4%
2024918795.6%
202513111890.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Wonderfontein offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics232191.3%
Mathematical Literacy515098.0%
Physical Sciences221254.5%
Life Sciences413482.9%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies434093.0%
Geography242291.7%
History151493.3%
English First Additional Language88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against High School Wonderfontein.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Wonderfontein, 2,239 compared with 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against High School Wonderfontein's 90.1%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against High School Wonderfontein's 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against High School Wonderfontein's 90.1%).
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Wonderfontein, 1,996 compared with 1,103; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderfontein; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than High School Wonderfontein, 1,986 compared with 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Wonderfontein's 90.1%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than High School Wonderfontein, 1,928 compared with 1,103; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderfontein; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against High School Wonderfontein's 90.1%.

Carletonville

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

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Wonderfontein, 2,239 compared with 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against High School Wonderfontein's 90.1%.
  • Tswasongu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against High School Wonderfontein's 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.5% against High School Wonderfontein's 90.1%.
  • Retlile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Wonderfontein, at 1,517 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderfontein; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School is a similar size to High School Wonderfontein, with 1,482 learners against 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against High School Wonderfontein's 90.1%.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Wonderfontein, at 1,421 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderfontein; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Wonderfontein for 2027

High School Wonderfontein 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, C/O Vegkop & Bloukrans Street, Oberholzer, Carletonville, Carletonville
Postal
X2042 Oberholzer 2502
Telephone
018 787 4063
Website
hswonderfontein.co.za
Email
wonder@lantic.net
EMIS number
700270140

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Wonderfontein?
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 Wonderfontein directly, on 018 787 4063, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Wonderfontein?
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 Wonderfontein the best school in Carletonville?
On the numbers that are published, High School Wonderfontein's matric pass rate of 90.1% is lower than CARLETON JONES HIGH SCHOOL's 97.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Carletonville besides High School Wonderfontein?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Wonderfontein?
High School Wonderfontein reported 1,103 learners and 51 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 Wonderfontein?
Yes, High School Wonderfontein 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 Wonderfontein's matric results like?
High School Wonderfontein's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.1%, in 2025. That's up from 84.4% in 2023.
Is High School Wonderfontein a public or private school?
High School Wonderfontein is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Wonderfontein?
You can call 018 787 4063. It is located at 1, C/O Vegkop & Bloukrans Street, Oberholzer, Carletonville, Carletonville.
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