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Sandown High School

Public secondary school · Sandton, Sandton, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Sandown High School, a public secondary school serving Sandton. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.2% pass rate.

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Sandown High School

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.

977
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Current principal (early 2026): Johan Lourens.
In the news

Sandown High School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314810369.6%
202414910973.2%
202517814179.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sandown High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 95.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics793746.8%
Mathematical Literacy706288.6%
Physical Sciences664365.2%
Life Sciences726184.7%
Accounting272177.8%
Business Studies564376.8%
Economics211676.2%
Geography868295.3%
History634571.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Sandown High School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandown High School, 3,591 compared with 977; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandown High School, 2,896 compared with 977; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Sandown High School's 79.2%).
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandown High School, 2,848 compared with 977; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Sandown High School's 977; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Sandown High School's 977; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Sandton

Zooming into Sandton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sandown High School.

  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Sandown High School's 977, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Redhill School teaches considerably more learners than Sandown High School, 1,463 compared with 977, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • St David's Marist College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,453 learners against Sandown High School's 977, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Heron Bridge College sits in roughly the same size range as Sandown High School, at 1,266 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • The King's School Linbro sits in roughly the same size range as Sandown High School, at 1,180 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Sandown High School for 2027

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.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, North Road, Sandown, Sandton, Sandton
Postal
65130 Benmore 2010
Telephone
011 884 1424
EMIS number
700151498

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sandown 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 Sandown High School directly, on 011 884 1424, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sandown 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 Sandown High School the best school in Sandton?
Sandown High School's most recent matric pass rate was 79.2%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Sandton besides Sandown High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sandton, including St Stithians College.
How big are the classes at Sandown High School?
Sandown High School reported 977 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Sandown High School?
Yes, Sandown 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 Sandown High School's matric results like?
Sandown High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.2%, in 2025. That's up from 69.6% in 2023.
Is Sandown High School a public or private school?
Sandown High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sandown High School?
You can call 011 884 1424. It is located at 1, North Road, Sandown, Sandton, Sandton.
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