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Queens High School

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

Queens High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 97.3% pass rate.

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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.

1,261
Learners
66
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • 2024 matric pass rate reported at 99%, 72% bachelor's passes.
  • Located in Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321920292.2%
202422922698.7%
202522421897.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics756890.7%
Mathematical Literacy15415198.1%
Physical Sciences585696.6%
Life Sciences1049793.3%
Accounting232295.7%
Business Studies726083.3%
Geography9494100.0%
History8484100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

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

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Queens High School's 1,261; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queens High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Queens High School's 1,261; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Queens High School's 97.3%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Queens High School's 1,261; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queens High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Queens High School, 2,818 compared with 1,261; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queens High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Queens High School, 2,781 compared with 1,261; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queens High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Queens High School, 2,936 compared with 1,261, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Queens High School's 1,261; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Queens High School's 97.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Queens High School, 2,892 compared with 1,261; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queens High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Queens High School, 2,888 compared with 1,261; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queens High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Queens High School's 1,261; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queens High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Queens High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, 8Th Avenue Ext, Bez Valley, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X1 Kengray 2100
Telephone
011 616 4122
Website
queenshs.co.za
EMIS number
700131326

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Queens 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 Queens High School directly, on 011 616 4122, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Queens High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Queens High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Queens High School's 97.3% 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 Queens High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Queens High School?
Queens High School reported 1,261 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Queens High School?
Yes, Queens 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 Queens High School's matric results like?
Queens High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. That's up from 92.2% in 2023.
Is Queens High School a public or private school?
Queens High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Queens High School?
You can call 011 616 4122. It is located at 1, 8Th Avenue Ext, Bez Valley, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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