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Parktown Boys' High School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Parktown Boys' High School, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 98% pass rate.

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Parktown Boys' High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

888
Learners
65
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, Parktown Boys' 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 Parktown Boys' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Parktown Boys' High School entered 150 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316115495.7%
202417016898.8%
202515014798.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Parktown Boys' High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11110090.1%
Mathematical Literacy595898.3%
Physical Sciences575087.7%
Life Sciences595898.3%
Accounting545398.1%
Business Studies11810891.5%
Geography929198.9%
History5454100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Parktown Boys' High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Boys' High School, 3,591 compared with 888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Boys' High School, 2,896 compared with 888; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Parktown Boys' High School's 98%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Boys' High School, 2,848 compared with 888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Parktown Boys' High School's 888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Parktown Boys' High School's 888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Parktown Boys' High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Parktown Boys' High School's 888, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Boys' High School, 2,896 compared with 888; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Parktown Boys' High School's 98%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Parktown Boys' High School's 888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Parktown Boys' High School's 888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Boys' High School, 2,848 compared with 888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Parktown Boys' High School for 2027

Parktown Boys' 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
18, Wellington Road, Parktown, , Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X15 Parkview 2122
Telephone
011 642 5431
Website
parktownboys.com
Email
info@parktownboys.com
EMIS number
700131128

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parktown Boys' 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 Parktown Boys' High School directly, on 011 642 5431, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parktown Boys' 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 Parktown Boys' High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Parktown Boys' High School's 98% 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 Parktown Boys' High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Parktown Boys' High School?
Parktown Boys' High School reported 888 learners and 65 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Parktown Boys' High School?
Yes, Parktown Boys' 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 Parktown Boys' High School's matric results like?
Parktown Boys' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.7% since 2023.
Is Parktown Boys' High School a public or private school?
Parktown Boys' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parktown Boys' High School?
You can call 011 642 5431. It is located at 18, Wellington Road, Parktown, , Johannesburg.
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