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Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School

Public secondary school · Alberton, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School is a public secondary school in Alberton, Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 2,027 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Alberton, Germiston, Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

2,027
Learners
57
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary 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 Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.


District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, 3,023 compared with 2,027; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, at 2,533 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, at 2,474 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, at 2,471 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, with 2,435 learners against 2,027; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

  • Klopperpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, at 2,503 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, with 2,435 learners against 2,027; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is a similar size to Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, with 2,414 learners against 2,027; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is a similar size to Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, with 2,364 learners against 2,027; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School, at 2,364 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

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 Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School for 2027

Because Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
, Cnr Sefokabolea And Umqandane Street, Palmridge Ext 6, Alberton, Germiston
Telephone
010 440 0148
Website
palmridgesecondary.co.za
EMIS number
700400688

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary 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 Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School directly, on 010 440 0148, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary 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 Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School?
Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School reported 2,027 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School?
Yes, Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary 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 Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School.
Is Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School a public or private school?
Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School?
You can call 010 440 0148. It is located at , Cnr Sefokabolea And Umqandane Street, Palmridge Ext 6, Alberton, Germiston.
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