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Parktown Girls' High School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Parktown Girls' High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

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

1,105
Learners
73
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 Girls' 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 Girls' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 206 learners from Parktown Girls' High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023205205100.0%
2024202202100.0%
2025206206100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Parktown Girls' High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12311694.3%
Mathematical Literacy8282100.0%
Physical Sciences8484100.0%
Life Sciences16415997.0%
Accounting2929100.0%
Geography5959100.0%
History120120100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Parktown Girls' High School's 1,105, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Parktown Girls' High School's 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Parktown Girls' High School's 1,105, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Parktown Girls' High School's 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Parktown Girls' High School's 1,105, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Parktown Girls' High School's 1,105, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Girls' High School, 2,896 compared with 1,105; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Parktown Girls' High School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Parktown Girls' High School's 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Parktown Girls' High School's 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Girls' High School, 2,848 compared with 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parktown Girls' 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 Girls' High School for 2027

Because Parktown Girls' High 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
55, Tyrone Avenue, Parkview, , Johannesburg
Telephone
011 593 5900
Website
parktowngirls.co.za
Email
postmaster@parktowngirls.co.za
EMIS number
700131136

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parktown Girls' 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 Girls' High School directly, on 011 593 5900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parktown Girls' 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 Girls' High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Parktown Girls' High School's 100% 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 Girls' 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 Girls' High School?
Parktown Girls' High School reported 1,105 learners and 73 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Girls' High School?
Yes, Parktown Girls' 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 Girls' High School's matric results like?
Parktown Girls' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Parktown Girls' High School a public or private school?
Parktown Girls' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parktown Girls' High School?
You can call 011 593 5900. It is located at 55, Tyrone Avenue, Parkview, , Johannesburg.
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