Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Queens High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Johannesburg, Queens High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Queens High School entered 224 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 219 | 202 | 92.2% |
| 2024 | 229 | 226 | 98.7% |
| 2025 | 224 | 218 | 97.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Queens High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | 68 | 90.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 154 | 151 | 98.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 58 | 56 | 96.6% |
| Life Sciences | 104 | 97 | 93.3% |
| Accounting | 23 | 22 | 95.7% |
| Business Studies | 72 | 60 | 83.3% |
| Geography | 94 | 94 | 100.0% |
| History | 84 | 84 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Queens 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 Queens High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Because Queens 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.