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Townview High School

Public secondary school · Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (5 circuit)

Townview High School is a public secondary school in Krugersdorp. Its most recent matric class posted a 73% pass rate.

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

Located in Krugersdorp, Townview High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,080
Learners
43
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • In the 2017 matric results coverage, then-principal Jennifer O'Brien was quoted thanking staff, from cleaners to educators, for the school's results.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Townview 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 Townview High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 152 matric candidates from Townview High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313110680.9%
202418912968.3%
202515211173.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Townview High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1123531.3%
Mathematical Literacy797898.7%
Physical Sciences752837.3%
Life Sciences946670.2%
Agricultural Sciences272385.2%
Accounting201785.0%
Business Studies827996.3%
Economics362569.4%
Geography3737100.0%
History2828100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against Townview High School.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Townview High School, 2,239 compared with 1,080; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.5% against Townview High School's 73%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Townview High School's 1,080; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Townview High School's 73%.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Townview High School, 1,996 compared with 1,080; is a public primary school, a different phase than Townview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Townview High School, 1,986 compared with 1,080; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Townview High School's 73%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Townview High School, 1,928 compared with 1,080; is a public primary school, a different phase than Townview High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Townview High School's 73%.

Krugersdorp

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

  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Townview High School, 1,986 compared with 1,080; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Townview High School's 73%.
  • Tsakani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Townview High School, 1,833 compared with 1,080; is a public primary school, a different phase than Townview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thuthuzekani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,737 learners against Townview High School's 1,080; is a public primary school, a different phase than Townview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Nooitgedacht Nr 88 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,696 learners against Townview High School's 1,080; is a public primary school, a different phase than Townview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lodirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Townview High School, 1,541 compared with 1,080; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Townview High School's 73%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Townview High School for 2027

As a public school, Townview High School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Schoeman Drive, Quellerie Park, Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp
Postal
Private Bag X2036 Krugersdorp 1740
Telephone
011 953 3770
EMIS number
700251124

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Townview 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 Townview High School directly, on 011 953 3770, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Townview 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 Townview High School the best school in Krugersdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Townview High School's matric pass rate of 73% is lower than HOËRSKOOL NOORDHEUWEL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Krugersdorp besides Townview High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Krugersdorp, including Hoërskool Noordheuwel.
How big are the classes at Townview High School?
Townview High School reported 1,080 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Townview High School?
Yes, Townview 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 Townview High School's matric results like?
Townview High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73%, in 2025. That's down from 80.9% in 2023.
Is Townview High School a public or private school?
Townview High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Townview High School?
You can call 011 953 3770. It is located at 1, Schoeman Drive, Quellerie Park, Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp.
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