Public secondary school · Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Wendywood High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Wendywood High School is a public secondary school in Sandton, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 129 matric candidates from Wendywood High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 158 | 126 | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 155 | 141 | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 129 | 114 | 88.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Wendywood High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 57 | 42 | 73.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 98 | 98 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 31 | 24 | 77.4% |
| Life Sciences | 67 | 50 | 74.6% |
| Accounting | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Business Studies | 109 | 95 | 87.2% |
| Economics | 40 | 25 | 62.5% |
| Geography | 59 | 58 | 98.3% |
| History | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Wendywood 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 Wendywood High School for its exact current amount.
Because Wendywood 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.