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Jeppe High School For Girls

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

In Johannesburg, Jeppe High School For Girls operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.1%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Jeppe High School For Girls: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Jeppe High School For Girls is a public secondary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

947
Learners
61
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, Jeppe High School For Girls 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 Jeppe High School For Girls for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Jeppe High School For Girls entered 162 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317117099.4%
2024159159100.0%
202516215998.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Jeppe High School For Girls reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8282100.0%
Mathematical Literacy7777100.0%
Physical Sciences5858100.0%
Life Sciences13712994.2%
Accounting5252100.0%
Geography5656100.0%
History8888100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Jeppe High School For Girls.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Girls, 3,591 compared with 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Girls, 2,896 compared with 947; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Jeppe High School For Girls's 98.1%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Girls, 2,848 compared with 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Jeppe High School For Girls's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Jeppe High School For Girls's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jeppe High School For Girls.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Jeppe High School For Girls's 947, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Girls, 2,896 compared with 947; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Jeppe High School For Girls's 98.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Jeppe High School For Girls's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Jeppe High School For Girls's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High School For Girls, 2,848 compared with 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jeppe High School For Girls; 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 Jeppe High School For Girls for 2027

Jeppe High School For Girls 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
160, Roberts Avenue, Kensington, , Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 28369 Kensington 2101
Telephone
011 616 6000
Website
jeppegirls.co.za
Email
pro@jeppegirls.co.za
EMIS number
700130641

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jeppe High School For Girls?
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 Girls directly, on 011 616 6000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jeppe High School For Girls?
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 Jeppe High School For Girls the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Jeppe High School For Girls'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 Jeppe High School For Girls?
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 Girls?
Jeppe High School For Girls reported 947 learners and 61 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Girls?
Yes, Jeppe High School For Girls 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 Girls's matric results like?
Jeppe High School For Girls's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.4% since 2023.
Is Jeppe High School For Girls a public or private school?
Jeppe High School For Girls is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jeppe High School For Girls?
You can call 011 616 6000. It is located at 160, Roberts Avenue, Kensington, , Johannesburg.
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