Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 205 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 202 | 202 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 206 | 206 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Parktown Girls' High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 123 | 116 | 94.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 82 | 82 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 84 | 84 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 164 | 159 | 97.0% |
| Accounting | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
| History | 120 | 120 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.