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Malvern High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Malvern High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 83.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Malvern High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Malvern High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,148
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Malvern High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Malvern High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Malvern High School entered 172 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.1% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314512384.8%
202415113790.7%
202517214383.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Malvern High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 97.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342058.8%
Mathematical Literacy949297.9%
Physical Sciences32928.1%
Life Sciences694869.6%
Accounting15640.0%
Business Studies543564.8%
Economics705882.9%
Geography696797.1%
History716084.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Malvern High School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Malvern High School's 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malvern High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Malvern High School's 1,148; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Malvern High School's 83.1%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Malvern High School's 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malvern High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malvern High School, 2,818 compared with 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malvern High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malvern High School, 2,781 compared with 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malvern High School; 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 Malvern High School, 2,936 compared with 1,148, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Malvern High School's 1,148; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Malvern High School's 83.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malvern High School, 2,892 compared with 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malvern High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malvern High School, 2,888 compared with 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malvern High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Malvern High School's 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malvern High School; 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 Malvern High School for 2027

Malvern High School 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
85, Mars Street, Malvern, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 1104 Kengray 2100
Telephone
011 615 7028
EMIS number
700130864

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Malvern High 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 Malvern High School directly, on 011 615 7028, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Malvern High School?
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 Malvern High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Malvern High School's 83.1% 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 Malvern High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Malvern High School?
Malvern High School reported 1,148 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Malvern High School?
Yes, Malvern High 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 Malvern High School's matric results like?
Malvern High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.8% since 2023.
Is Malvern High School a public or private school?
Malvern High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Malvern High School?
You can call 011 615 7028. It is located at 85, Mars Street, Malvern, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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