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Palmridge Secondary School

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

Welcome to Palmridge Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Palm Ridge, Germiston. Around 2,180 learners are enrolled here.

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Palmridge Secondary School is a public secondary school in Palm Ridge, Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

2,180
Learners
66
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Palmridge Secondary 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 Palmridge Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Palmridge Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Secondary School, at 3,023 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmridge Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is a similar size to Palmridge Secondary School, with 2,533 learners against 2,180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is a similar size to Palmridge Secondary School, with 2,474 learners against 2,180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is a similar size to Palmridge Secondary School, with 2,471 learners against 2,180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Secondary School, at 2,435 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmridge Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Palmridge Secondary School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School is a similar size to Palmridge Secondary School, with 2,503 learners against 2,180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Secondary School, at 2,435 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmridge Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Secondary School, at 2,414 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Secondary School, at 2,364 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is a similar size to Palmridge Secondary School, with 2,364 learners against 2,180, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Palmridge Secondary School for 2027

Because Palmridge 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
50, Palm Ridge Road, Palm Ridge, Palm Ridge, Germiston
Postal
P.o. Box 15121 Eden Park 1458
Telephone
010 023 3082
EMIS number
700340067

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Palmridge 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 Secondary School directly, on 010 023 3082, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Palmridge Secondary 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 Palmridge Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Palmridge 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 Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Palmridge Secondary School?
Palmridge Secondary School reported 2,180 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Palmridge 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 Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Palmridge Secondary School.
Is Palmridge Secondary School a public or private school?
Palmridge Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Palmridge Secondary School?
You can call 010 023 3082. It is located at 50, Palm Ridge Road, Palm Ridge, Palm Ridge, Germiston.
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