Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,917

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld 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 Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 293 matric candidates from Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	254	231	90.9%
2024	265	234	88.3%
2025	293	251	85.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 96.9%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	73	57	78.1%
Mathematical Literacy	192	186	96.9%
Physical Sciences	51	37	72.5%
Life Sciences	111	90	81.1%
Accounting	68	53	77.9%
Business Studies	176	164	93.2%
Economics	61	50	82.0%
Geography	73	70	95.9%
History	120	110	91.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's 85.7%.
Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School, with 2,591 learners against 1,917; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's 85.7%.
Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's 85.7%.
Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School, at 2,531 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School, with 2,515 learners against 1,917; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's 85.7%.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School, 2,936 compared with 1,917, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's 1,917; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's 85.7%.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School, 2,892 compared with 1,917; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School, 2,888 compared with 1,917; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's 1,917; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School for 2027

Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1, Commissioner Street, Kempton Park Ext 4, Kempton Park, Johannesburg
Postal: Po Box 478 Kempton Park 1620
Telephone: 011 970 1811
Website: sirpierrehigh.co.za
Email: info@sirpierrehigh.co.za
EMIS number: 700260562

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld 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 Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School directly, on 011 970 1811, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld 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 Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School the best school in Johannesburg?

On the numbers that are published, Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's 85.7% 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 Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School?

Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School reported 1,917 learners and 84 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School?

Yes, Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld 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 Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's matric results like?

Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.7%, in 2025. That's down from 90.9% in 2023.

Is Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School a public or private school?

Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School?

You can call 011 970 1811. It is located at 1, Commissioner Street, Kempton Park Ext 4, Kempton Park, Johannesburg.