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The Kings School Discovery

Private combined school · Discovery, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

The Kings School Discovery is a private combined school in Discovery, Roodepoort. It currently teaches around 175 learners.

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

Located in Discovery, Roodepoort, The Kings School Discovery is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

175
Learners
20
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

The Kings School Discovery 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 The Kings School Discovery directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how The Kings School Discovery compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against The Kings School Discovery's 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kings School Discovery doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against The Kings School Discovery's 175.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against The Kings School Discovery's 175; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Kings School Discovery, 1,861 compared with 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kings School Discovery doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against The Kings School Discovery's 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kings School Discovery doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against The Kings School Discovery's 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kings School Discovery doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against The Kings School Discovery's 175.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation teaches considerably more learners than The Kings School Discovery, 1,663 compared with 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kings School Discovery doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School teaches considerably more learners than The Kings School Discovery, 1,626 compared with 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kings School Discovery doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Kings School Discovery, 1,545 compared with 175; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
130, Kilburn Avenue, , Discovery, Roodepoort
Telephone
011 763 7012
EMIS number
700252429

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Kings School Discovery?
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 The Kings School Discovery directly, on 011 763 7012, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Kings School Discovery?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is The Kings School Discovery the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Kings School Discovery to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides The Kings School Discovery?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at The Kings School Discovery?
The Kings School Discovery reported 175 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 The Kings School Discovery?
Yes. As a private school, The Kings School Discovery 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 The Kings School Discovery's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for The Kings School Discovery.
Is The Kings School Discovery a public or private school?
The Kings School Discovery is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The Kings School Discovery?
You can call 011 763 7012. It is located at 130, Kilburn Avenue, , Discovery, Roodepoort.
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