Public secondary school · Sandton, Sandton, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sandown High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Sandown High School is a public secondary school in Sandton. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 178 matric candidates from Sandown High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 79.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 148 | 103 | 69.6% |
| 2024 | 149 | 109 | 73.2% |
| 2025 | 178 | 141 | 79.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Sandown High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 95.3%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 79 | 37 | 46.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 70 | 62 | 88.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 66 | 43 | 65.2% |
| Life Sciences | 72 | 61 | 84.7% |
| Accounting | 27 | 21 | 77.8% |
| Business Studies | 56 | 43 | 76.8% |
| Economics | 21 | 16 | 76.2% |
| Geography | 86 | 82 | 95.3% |
| History | 63 | 45 | 71.4% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Sandown 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 Sandown High School for its exact current amount.
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As a public school, Sandown High School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.
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