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Sunward Park High School

Public secondary school · Boksburg, Boksburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Sunward Park High School, a public secondary school serving Boksburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.4%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sunward Park High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sunward Park High School is a public secondary school in Boksburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

2,411
Learners
90
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • The school is regularly profiled by the local Boksburg Advertiser newspaper for matric achievers, teacher recognition, and school leadership (e.g. an 'e-maturity' feature on the principal in Oct 2025).
In the news

Sunward Park High School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Sunward Park 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 Sunward Park High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 425 learners from Sunward Park High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202335334497.5%
202440639697.5%
202542541898.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sunward Park High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 98.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15414795.5%
Mathematical Literacy25224898.4%
Physical Sciences12711187.4%
Life Sciences23017777.0%
Accounting504794.0%
Business Studies21318888.3%
Economics696797.1%
Geography888697.7%
History11611094.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Sunward Park High School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sunward Park High School, at 3,023 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Sunward Park High School's 98.4%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is a similar size to Sunward Park High School, with 2,533 learners against 2,411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunward Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is a similar size to Sunward Park High School, with 2,474 learners against 2,411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunward Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is a similar size to Sunward Park High School, with 2,471 learners against 2,411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunward Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Sunward Park High School, at 2,435 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.2% against Sunward Park High School's 98.4%.

Boksburg

Zooming into Boksburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sunward Park High School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sunward Park High School, at 3,023 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Sunward Park High School's 98.4%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is a similar size to Sunward Park High School, with 2,533 learners against 2,411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunward Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Mampudi Primary School is a similar size to Sunward Park High School, with 2,192 learners against 2,411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunward Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Bopang-Kgotso Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sunward Park High School, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunward Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School is a similar size to Sunward Park High School, with 2,146 learners against 2,411; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Sunward Park High School's 98.4%.
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 Sunward Park High School for 2027

Because Sunward Park 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
44, Cresta, Sunward Park, Boksburg, Boksburg
Postal
17233 Sunward Park 1470
Telephone
011 896 5114
EMIS number
700161521

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Online

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sunward Park 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 Sunward Park High School directly, on 011 896 5114, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sunward Park 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 Sunward Park High School the best school in Boksburg?
On the numbers that are published, Sunward Park High School's 98.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THUTO-LESEDI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Boksburg besides Sunward Park High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Boksburg, including Windmill Park Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sunward Park High School?
Sunward Park High School reported 2,411 learners and 90 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Sunward Park High School?
Yes, Sunward Park 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 Sunward Park High School's matric results like?
Sunward Park High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.5% since 2023.
Is Sunward Park High School a public or private school?
Sunward Park High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sunward Park High School?
You can call 011 896 5114. It is located at 44, Cresta, Sunward Park, Boksburg, Boksburg.
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