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Princess High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Princess High School, a public secondary school serving Roodepoort, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.1% pass rate.

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Princess High School is a public secondary school in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,626
Learners
52
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Good to know

More about this school

  • Founded in 1983 (celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008).
  • Falls within the Johannesburg West education district, which achieved a record-high 97% matric pass rate in 2024.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Princess 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 Princess High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Princess High School entered 262 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.1% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318617493.5%
202423321893.6%
202526223690.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Princess High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics663857.6%
Mathematical Literacy16815692.9%
Physical Sciences362775.0%
Life Sciences978486.6%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies6969100.0%
Economics322268.8%
Geography938086.0%
History10410096.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Princess High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Princess High School, at 2,274 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Princess High School's 90.1%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Princess High School, at 1,997 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Princess High School, at 1,901 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Princess High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Princess High School, at 1,861 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Princess High School's 90.1%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to Princess High School, with 1,846 learners against 1,626; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.7% against Princess High School's 90.1%).

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Princess High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Princess High School's 1,626, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Princess High School, 2,896 compared with 1,626; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Princess High School's 90.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Princess High School's 1,626; is a public primary school, a different phase than Princess High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Princess High School's 1,626; is a public primary school, a different phase than Princess High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Princess High School, 2,848 compared with 1,626; is a public primary school, a different phase than Princess 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 Princess High School for 2027

Because Princess 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
5, Sadie Road, Princess, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X42 Witbeeck 1729
Telephone
010 023 3918
EMIS number
700250951

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Online

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Princess 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 Princess High School directly, on 010 023 3918, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Princess 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 Princess High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Princess High School's 90.1% 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 Princess High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Princess High School?
Princess High School reported 1,626 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Princess High School?
Yes, Princess 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 Princess High School's matric results like?
Princess High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.1%, in 2025. That's down from 93.5% in 2023.
Is Princess High School a public or private school?
Princess High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Princess High School?
You can call 010 023 3918. It is located at 5, Sadie Road, Princess, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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