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Springs Boys' High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

In Springs, Springs Boys' High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Springs Boys' High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Springs Boys' High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Springs. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

876
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Springs Boys' 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 Springs Boys' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 169 learners from Springs Boys' High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314013495.7%
202412312097.6%
202516916698.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Springs Boys' High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics454395.6%
Mathematical Literacy6565100.0%
Physical Sciences332987.9%
Life Sciences625487.1%
Accounting252392.0%
Business Studies686697.1%
Geography6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Springs Boys' High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Springs Boys' High School's 876; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Springs Boys' High School's 98.2%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springs Boys' High School, 1,895 compared with 876; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Springs Boys' High School's 98.2%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springs Boys' High School, 1,843 compared with 876; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Springs Boys' High School's 98.2%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springs Boys' High School, 1,827 compared with 876; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Springs Boys' High School's 98.2%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springs Boys' High School, 1,823 compared with 876; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Springs Boys' High School's 98.2%.

Springs

Zooming into Springs, here are 5 other schools to compare against Springs Boys' High School.

  • Payneville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Springs Boys' High School, 1,609 compared with 876; is a public primary school, a different phase than Springs Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,566 learners against Springs Boys' High School's 876; is a public primary school, a different phase than Springs Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Springs Boys' High School's 876; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72% against Springs Boys' High School's 98.2%.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,511 learners against Springs Boys' High School's 876; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.3% against Springs Boys' High School's 98.2%.
  • Primary School Werda is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,467 learners against Springs Boys' High School's 876; is a public primary school, a different phase than Springs Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Springs Boys' High School for 2027

Springs Boys' 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
47, Federal Road, Selcourt, Springs, Springs
Postal
P O Box 11009 Selcourt 1567
Telephone
011 818 2175
EMIS number
700350470

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Springs Boys' 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 Springs Boys' High School directly, on 011 818 2175, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Springs Boys' 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 Springs Boys' High School the best school in Springs?
On the numbers that are published, Springs Boys' High School's 98.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KENNETH MASEKELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 81.3%.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides Springs Boys' High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Springs Boys' High School?
Springs Boys' High School reported 876 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Springs Boys' High School?
Yes, Springs Boys' 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 Springs Boys' High School's matric results like?
Springs Boys' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.7% since 2023.
Is Springs Boys' High School a public or private school?
Springs Boys' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Springs Boys' High School?
You can call 011 818 2175. It is located at 47, Federal Road, Selcourt, Springs, Springs.
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