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Waverley Girls' High School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

Waverley Girls' High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 92.2% pass rate.

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Located in Johannesburg, Waverley Girls' High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,097
Learners
43
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • A public school at the corner of Knox and Athol Streets, Waverley, Johannesburg -- distinct from the separate private 'St Mary's School, Waverley' also in the suburb.
  • School motto: 'Quantum In Nobis' ('Within us lies great potential').
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Waverley Girls' 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 Waverley Girls' High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Waverley Girls' High School entered 180 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.2% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316013785.6%
202420618087.4%
202518016692.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Waverley Girls' High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 97.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics725576.4%
Mathematical Literacy13512693.3%
Physical Sciences493877.6%
Life Sciences13511283.0%
Accounting181688.9%
Business Studies1079185.0%
Economics363083.3%
Geography737197.3%
History827996.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Waverley Girls' High School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Waverley Girls' High School's 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Waverley Girls' High School's 1,097; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Waverley Girls' High School's 92.2%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Waverley Girls' High School's 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waverley Girls' High School, 2,818 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waverley Girls' High School, 2,781 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waverley Girls' High School, 2,936 compared with 1,097, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Waverley Girls' High School's 1,097; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Waverley Girls' High School's 92.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waverley Girls' High School, 2,892 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waverley Girls' High School, 2,888 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Waverley Girls' High School's 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Girls' High School; 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Waverley Girls' High School for 2027

Because Waverley Girls' 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
1, Cnr Knox And Athol Str, Waverley, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 64210 Highlands North 2037
Telephone
011 786 8063
Email
wghs@mweb.co.za
EMIS number
700151910

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Waverley Girls' 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 Waverley Girls' High School directly, on 011 786 8063, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Waverley Girls' 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 Waverley Girls' High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Waverley Girls' High School's 92.2% 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 Waverley Girls' High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Waverley Girls' High School?
Waverley Girls' High School reported 1,097 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Waverley Girls' High School?
Yes, Waverley Girls' 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 Waverley Girls' High School's matric results like?
Waverley Girls' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. That's up from 85.6% in 2023.
Is Waverley Girls' High School a public or private school?
Waverley Girls' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Waverley Girls' High School?
You can call 011 786 8063. It is located at 1, Cnr Knox And Athol Str, Waverley, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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