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Sandringham High School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

Sandringham High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sandringham High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Sandringham High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,094
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Notable alumnus: comedian and TV host Trevor Noah, as documented in his memoir 'Born a Crime.'
  • Current principal Pascal Rekhoto led a turnaround that raised the matric pass rate from 60% (2023) to 90% (2024).
  • School motto is 'Factum Non Verbum' (Actions Not Words); opened in 1967.
In the news

Sandringham High School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sandringham 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 Sandringham High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sandringham High School entered 191 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320212863.4%
202412812093.8%
202519115782.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sandringham High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 98.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302480.0%
Mathematical Literacy989495.9%
Physical Sciences171694.1%
Life Sciences534584.9%
Accounting232295.7%
Business Studies838096.4%
Economics544481.5%
Geography555498.2%
History525198.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

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

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Sandringham High School's 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandringham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Sandringham High School's 1,094; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Sandringham High School's 82.2%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Sandringham High School's 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandringham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandringham High School, 2,818 compared with 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandringham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandringham High School, 2,781 compared with 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandringham 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 Sandringham High School, 2,936 compared with 1,094, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Sandringham High School's 1,094; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Sandringham High School's 82.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandringham High School, 2,892 compared with 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandringham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandringham High School, 2,888 compared with 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandringham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Sandringham High School's 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandringham 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 Sandringham High School for 2027

Because Sandringham 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
499, George Avenue, Sandringham, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
29247 Sandringham 2131
Telephone
011 640 3047
EMIS number
700131441

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Online

Website and social media

sandringhamhighschool.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sandringham 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 Sandringham High School directly, on 011 640 3047, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sandringham 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 Sandringham High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Sandringham High School's 82.2% 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 Sandringham High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sandringham High School?
Sandringham High School reported 1,094 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Sandringham High School?
Yes, Sandringham 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 Sandringham High School's matric results like?
Sandringham High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.2%, in 2025. That's up from 63.4% in 2023.
Is Sandringham High School a public or private school?
Sandringham High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sandringham High School?
You can call 011 640 3047. It is located at 499, George Avenue, Sandringham, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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