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Stemridge Dishon School

Private secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Stemridge Dishon School is a private secondary school in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Located in Johannesburg, Stemridge Dishon School is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

295
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Stemridge Dishon School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Stemridge Dishon School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Stemridge Dishon School entered 7 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202388100.0%
2024121191.7%
202577100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Stemridge Dishon School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3266.7%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences3133.3%
Life Sciences44100.0%
Accounting11100.0%
Business Studies33100.0%
Economics11100.0%
Geography88100.0%
History66100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Stemridge Dishon School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stemridge Dishon School, 2,888 compared with 295; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Stemridge Dishon School's 295; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Stemridge Dishon School, 2,306 compared with 295; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Stemridge Dishon School's 100%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Stemridge Dishon School, 2,274 compared with 295; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Stemridge Dishon School's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Stemridge Dishon School's 295; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Stemridge Dishon School's 100%).

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stemridge Dishon School, 2,936 compared with 295; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Stemridge Dishon School's 295; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Stemridge Dishon School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stemridge Dishon School, 2,892 compared with 295; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stemridge Dishon School, 2,888 compared with 295; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Stemridge Dishon School's 295; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
82, President Street, Johannesburg Cbd, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
2000
Telephone
011 333 7207
EMIS number
700400507

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stemridge Dishon 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 Stemridge Dishon School directly, on 011 333 7207, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stemridge Dishon 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 Stemridge Dishon School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Stemridge Dishon School's 100% 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 Stemridge Dishon School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Stemridge Dishon School?
Stemridge Dishon School reported 295 learners and 13 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 Stemridge Dishon School?
Yes. As a private school, Stemridge Dishon School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Stemridge Dishon School's matric results like?
Stemridge Dishon School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Stemridge Dishon School a public or private school?
Stemridge Dishon School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Stemridge Dishon School?
You can call 011 333 7207. It is located at 82, President Street, Johannesburg Cbd, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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