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Wendywood High School

Public secondary school · Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Wendywood High School, a public secondary school serving Sandton, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 88.4% pass rate.

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Wendywood High School

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.

934
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315812679.7%
202415514191.0%
202512911488.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Wendywood High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics574273.7%
Mathematical Literacy9898100.0%
Physical Sciences312477.4%
Life Sciences675074.6%
Accounting201995.0%
Business Studies1099587.2%
Economics402562.5%
Geography595898.3%
History3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Wendywood High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wendywood High School, 3,591 compared with 934; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wendywood High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wendywood High School, 2,896 compared with 934; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Wendywood High School's 88.4%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wendywood High School, 2,848 compared with 934; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wendywood High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Wendywood High School's 934; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wendywood High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Wendywood High School's 934; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wendywood High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Wendywood High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Wendywood High School's 934, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wendywood High School, 2,896 compared with 934; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Wendywood High School's 88.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Wendywood High School's 934; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wendywood High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Wendywood High School's 934; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wendywood High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wendywood High School, 2,848 compared with 934; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wendywood High School; 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Wendywood High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
43, Lotus Street, Gallo Manor, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 291 Gallo Manor 2052
Telephone
011 802 4160
EMIS number
700151928

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Online

Website and social media

www.wendywoodhigh.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wendywood 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 Wendywood High School directly, on 011 802 4160, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wendywood High 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Wendywood High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Wendywood High School's 88.4% 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 Wendywood High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Wendywood High School?
Wendywood High School reported 934 learners and 38 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 Wendywood High School?
Yes, Wendywood 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 Wendywood High School's matric results like?
Wendywood High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.4%, in 2025. That's up from 79.7% in 2023.
Is Wendywood High School a public or private school?
Wendywood High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wendywood High School?
You can call 011 802 4160. It is located at 43, Lotus Street, Gallo Manor, Sandton, Johannesburg.
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