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Parklands High School

Public secondary school · Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

Parklands High School is a public secondary school in Alberton, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 928 learners.

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Located in Alberton, Johannesburg, Parklands High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

928
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Address: 15 Parklands Avenue, Florentia, Alberton North, 1449, Gauteng.
  • Approximately 800 learners as of 2021.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Parklands High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Parklands High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Parklands High School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parklands High School, 3,023 compared with 928; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parklands High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Parklands High School's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parklands High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Parklands High School's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parklands High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Parklands High School's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parklands High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Parklands High School, 2,435 compared with 928; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parklands High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parklands High School, 2,936 compared with 928, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Parklands High School's 928; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parklands High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parklands High School, 2,892 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parklands High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parklands High School, 2,888 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parklands High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Parklands High School's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parklands 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 Parklands High School for 2027

Parklands 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
15, Florentia, Alberton North, Alberton, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 32 Alberton 1450
Telephone
011 907 2656
EMIS number
700340331

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Online

Website and social media

parklandshs.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parklands 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 Parklands High School directly, on 011 907 2656, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parklands 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 Parklands High School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Parklands High 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 Johannesburg besides Parklands High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Parklands High School?
Parklands High School reported 928 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Parklands High School?
Yes, Parklands 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 Parklands High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Parklands High School.
Is Parklands High School a public or private school?
Parklands High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parklands High School?
You can call 011 907 2656. It is located at 15, Florentia, Alberton North, Alberton, Johannesburg.
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