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Watershed Technical School

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

Welcome to Watershed Technical School, a private combined school serving Rosettenville, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,298 learners.

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

Watershed Technical School is a private combined school in Rosettenville, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,298
Learners
30
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Watershed Technical School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Watershed Technical School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Watershed Technical School's 1,298; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Watershed Technical School, 2,715 compared with 1,298; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Watershed Technical School's 1,298; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Watershed Technical School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Watershed Technical School's 1,298; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Watershed Technical School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Watershed Technical School, 2,194 compared with 1,298; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Watershed Technical School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Watershed Technical School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Watershed Technical School's 1,298; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Watershed Technical School, 2,896 compared with 1,298; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Watershed Technical School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Watershed Technical School's 1,298; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Watershed Technical School's 1,298; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Watershed Technical School, 2,848 compared with 1,298; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
249, Donnelly Street, Rosettenville, Rosettenville, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 499 0024
EMIS number
700400452

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Watershed Technical 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 Watershed Technical School directly, on 011 499 0024, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Watershed Technical 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Watershed Technical School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Watershed Technical School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Watershed Technical School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Watershed Technical School?
Watershed Technical School reported 1,298 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Watershed Technical School?
Yes. As a private school, Watershed Technical 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 Watershed Technical School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Watershed Technical School.
Is Watershed Technical School a public or private school?
Watershed Technical School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Watershed Technical School?
You can call 011 499 0024. It is located at 249, Donnelly Street, Rosettenville, Rosettenville, Johannesburg.
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