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Mountain View High School

Public secondary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

In Heidelberg, Mountain View High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 90.3% pass rate.

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

Mountain View High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Heidelberg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

899
Learners
28
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, Mountain View High 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 Mountain View High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 93 matric candidates from Mountain View High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023665583.3%
2024857284.7%
2025938490.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mountain View High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241041.7%
Mathematical Literacy616098.4%
Physical Sciences241250.0%
Life Sciences2424100.0%
Accounting8675.0%
Business Studies403997.5%
Economics403895.0%
Geography373697.3%
History212095.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against Mountain View High School.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Mountain View High School's 899; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountain View High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mountain View High School, 1,940 compared with 899; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountain View High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mountain View High School, 1,832 compared with 899; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountain View High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Mountain View High School's 899; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountain View High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Mountain View High School's 899; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Mountain View High School's 90.3%.

Heidelberg

Zooming into Heidelberg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mountain View High School.

  • Ratanda Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mountain View High School, 1,592 compared with 899; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Mountain View High School's 90.3%.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is a similar size to Mountain View High School, with 1,203 learners against 899; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against Mountain View High School's 90.3%.
  • Sithokomele Primary School is a similar size to Mountain View High School, with 1,194 learners against 899; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountain View High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mountain View High School, at 1,162 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountain View High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mountain View High School, at 1,154 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountain View High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Mountain View High School for 2027

Mountain View 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
1878, Cnr. Gladiola And Varing Street, Bergsig, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Telephone
016 065 0652
EMIS number
700400665

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mountain View 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 Mountain View High School directly, on 016 065 0652, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mountain View High 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 Mountain View High School the best school in Heidelberg?
On the numbers that are published, Mountain View High School's 90.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RATANDA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.9%.
How many other schools are there in Heidelberg besides Mountain View High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School reported 899 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mountain View High School?
Yes, Mountain View 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 Mountain View High School's matric results like?
Mountain View High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.3%, in 2025. That's up from 83.3% in 2023.
Is Mountain View High School a public or private school?
Mountain View High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mountain View High School?
You can call 016 065 0652. It is located at 1878, Cnr. Gladiola And Varing Street, Bergsig, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.
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