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Jeppe High School For Boys

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Jeppe High School For Boys is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Located in Johannesburg, Jeppe High School For Boys is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,099
Learners
71
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Jeppe High School For Boys 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 Jeppe High School For Boys specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 211 learners from Jeppe High School For Boys who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320119999.0%
2024187187100.0%
2025211211100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Jeppe High School For Boys offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics939298.9%
Mathematical Literacy9494100.0%
Physical Sciences5858100.0%
Life Sciences4545100.0%
Accounting292896.6%
Business Studies989293.9%
Geography676698.5%
History102102100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Jeppe High School For Boys.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Jeppe High School For Boys's 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Boys; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Jeppe High School For Boys's 1,099; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Jeppe High School For Boys's 100%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Jeppe High School For Boys's 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Boys; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Boys, 2,818 compared with 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Boys; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Boys, 2,781 compared with 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Boys; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Boys, 2,936 compared with 1,099, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Jeppe High School For Boys's 1,099; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Jeppe High School For Boys's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Boys, 2,892 compared with 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Boys; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Boys, 2,888 compared with 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Boys; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Jeppe High School For Boys's 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Boys; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Jeppe High School For Boys for 2027

Because Jeppe High School For Boys is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8, Good Hope Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 28923 Kensington 2101
Telephone
011 614 1938
Website
jeppeboys.co.za
Email
hms@jeppeboys.co.za
EMIS number
700130633

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jeppe High School For Boys?
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 Jeppe High School For Boys directly, on 011 614 1938, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jeppe High School For Boys?
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 Jeppe High School For Boys the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Jeppe High School For Boys's 100% 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 Jeppe High School For Boys?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jeppe High School For Boys?
Jeppe High School For Boys reported 1,099 learners and 71 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Jeppe High School For Boys?
Yes, Jeppe High School For Boys 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 Jeppe High School For Boys's matric results like?
Jeppe High School For Boys's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99% since 2023.
Is Jeppe High School For Boys a public or private school?
Jeppe High School For Boys is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jeppe High School For Boys?
You can call 011 614 1938. It is located at 8, Good Hope Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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