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Silver Oaks Secondary School

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

Silver Oaks Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 94.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Johannesburg, Silver Oaks Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,055
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Silver Oaks Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Silver Oaks Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 124 learners from Silver Oaks Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321114166.8%
202414812987.2%
202512411794.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Silver Oaks Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251976.0%
Mathematical Literacy12310383.7%
Physical Sciences201575.0%
Life Sciences664974.2%
Accounting14750.0%
Business Studies847791.7%
Economics141285.7%
Geography595389.8%
History857790.6%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Silver Oaks Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Silver Oaks Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 1,055; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 1,055; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 94.4%).
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Silver Oaks Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 1,055; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 1,055; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.9% against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 94.4%).
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 1,055, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Silver Oaks Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,055, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 1,055; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silver Oaks Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,055; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silver Oaks Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silver Oaks Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,055; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silver Oaks Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Silver Oaks Secondary School's 1,055; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silver Oaks Secondary 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 Silver Oaks Secondary School for 2027

Because Silver Oaks Secondary 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
4, Heerengracht Crescent, Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
965 Eldorado Park 1813
Telephone
011 342 3161
EMIS number
700120303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Silver Oaks Secondary 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 Silver Oaks Secondary School directly, on 011 342 3161, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Silver Oaks Secondary 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 Silver Oaks Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Silver Oaks Secondary School's 94.4% 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 Silver Oaks Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Silver Oaks Secondary School?
Silver Oaks Secondary School reported 1,055 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Silver Oaks Secondary School?
Yes, Silver Oaks Secondary 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 Silver Oaks Secondary School's matric results like?
Silver Oaks Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. That's up from 66.8% in 2023.
Is Silver Oaks Secondary School a public or private school?
Silver Oaks Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Silver Oaks Secondary School?
You can call 011 342 3161. It is located at 4, Heerengracht Crescent, Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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