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Jordao College

Private secondary school · Towerby, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Jordao College, a private secondary school serving Towerby, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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Jordao College is a private secondary school in Towerby, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

61
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Jordao College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Jordao College entered 10 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023211990.5%
2024242395.8%
20251010100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Jordao College reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9888.9%
Mathematical Literacy1515100.0%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences141285.7%
Accounting11100.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Geography33100.0%
History44100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg South district

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Jordao College's 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jordao College, 2,715 compared with 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Jordao College's 61; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Jordao College's 100%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Jordao College's 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Jordao College's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jordao College, 2,194 compared with 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Jordao College's 100%).

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Jordao College's 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jordao College, 2,896 compared with 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Jordao College's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Jordao College's 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Jordao College's 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jordao College, 2,848 compared with 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16, Turffontein Street, , Towerby, Johannesburg
Postal
54 Walkerville 1876
Telephone
011 026 1275
Website
jordaohighschool.co.za
Email
info@jordaohighschool.co.za
EMIS number
700133918

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jordao College?
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 Jordao College directly, on 011 026 1275, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jordao College?
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 Jordao College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Jordao College'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 Jordao College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jordao College?
Jordao College reported 61 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Jordao College?
Yes. As a private school, Jordao College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Jordao College's matric results like?
Jordao College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 90.5% in 2023.
Is Jordao College a public or private school?
Jordao College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Jordao College?
You can call 011 026 1275. It is located at 16, Turffontein Street, , Towerby, Johannesburg.
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