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King Edward Vii School

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

In Johannesburg, King Edward Vii School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.3%.

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

King Edward Vii School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,200
Learners
74
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, King Edward Vii School 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 King Edward Vii School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 231 learners from King Edward Vii School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023204204100.0%
2024213213100.0%
202523122798.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

King Edward Vii School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11711598.3%
Mathematical Literacy9696100.0%
Physical Sciences787798.7%
Life Sciences137137100.0%
Accounting5050100.0%
Business Studies484287.5%
Geography135135100.0%
History109109100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how King Edward Vii School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Vii School, 3,591 compared with 1,200; is a public primary school, a different phase than King Edward Vii School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Vii School, 2,896 compared with 1,200; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against King Edward Vii School's 98.3%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Vii School, 2,848 compared with 1,200; is a public primary school, a different phase than King Edward Vii School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against King Edward Vii School's 1,200; is a public primary school, a different phase than King Edward Vii School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against King Edward Vii School's 1,200; is a public primary school, a different phase than King Edward Vii School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against King Edward Vii School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against King Edward Vii School's 1,200, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Vii School, 2,896 compared with 1,200; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against King Edward Vii School's 98.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against King Edward Vii School's 1,200; is a public primary school, a different phase than King Edward Vii School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against King Edward Vii School's 1,200; is a public primary school, a different phase than King Edward Vii School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Vii School, 2,848 compared with 1,200; is a public primary school, a different phase than King Edward Vii School; 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 King Edward Vii School for 2027

As a public school, King Edward Vii School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
44, St Patrick Road, Houghton, , Johannesburg
Telephone
011 551 5800
Website
kes.co.za
Email
info@kes.co.za
EMIS number
700130765

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at King Edward Vii School?
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 King Edward Vii School directly, on 011 551 5800, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to King Edward Vii School?
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 King Edward Vii School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, King Edward Vii School's 98.3% 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 King Edward Vii School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at King Edward Vii School?
King Edward Vii School reported 1,200 learners and 74 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 King Edward Vii School?
Yes, King Edward Vii School 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 King Edward Vii School's matric results like?
King Edward Vii School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is King Edward Vii School a public or private school?
King Edward Vii School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact King Edward Vii School?
You can call 011 551 5800. It is located at 44, St Patrick Road, Houghton, , Johannesburg.
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