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West Ridge High School

Public secondary school · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

West Ridge High School is a public secondary school based in Roodepoort. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.3%.

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West Ridge High School

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about West Ridge High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Roodepoort, West Ridge High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,530
Learners
60
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • 2025 matric pass rate reported at 90.8%.
  • Address: 1 Canary Street, Horison, Roodepoort.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

In 2025, 247 matric candidates from West Ridge High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232322009.0%
202524722892.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, West Ridge High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 99% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics514180.4%
Mathematical Literacy16816497.6%
Physical Sciences282485.7%
Life Sciences897685.4%
Accounting211990.5%
Business Studies16414286.6%
Economics533464.2%
Geography969599.0%
History292689.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how West Ridge High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against West Ridge High School's 1,530; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against West Ridge High School's 92.3%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is a similar size to West Ridge High School, with 1,997 learners against 1,530, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is a similar size to West Ridge High School, with 1,901 learners against 1,530; is a public primary school, a different phase than West Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to West Ridge High School, with 1,861 learners against 1,530; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against West Ridge High School's 92.3%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as West Ridge High School, at 1,846 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.7% against West Ridge High School's 92.3%).

Roodepoort

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against West Ridge High School's 1,530; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against West Ridge High School's 92.3%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is a similar size to West Ridge High School, with 1,997 learners against 1,530, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is a similar size to West Ridge High School, with 1,663 learners against 1,530; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against West Ridge High School's 92.3%.
  • Florida Park High School sits in roughly the same size range as West Ridge High School, at 1,626 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.4% against West Ridge High School's 92.3%.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is a similar size to West Ridge High School, with 1,545 learners against 1,530; is a public primary school, a different phase than West Ridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 West Ridge High School for 2027

West Ridge High School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Canary Street, Horison, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal
Po Box 6192 Westgate 1734
Telephone
011 760 1107
EMIS number
700251173

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at West Ridge 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 West Ridge High School directly, on 011 760 1107, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to West Ridge 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 West Ridge High School the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, West Ridge High School's matric pass rate of 92.3% is lower than RAYMOND MHLABA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides West Ridge High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at West Ridge High School?
West Ridge High School reported 1,530 learners and 60 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 West Ridge High School?
Yes, West Ridge 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 West Ridge High School's matric results like?
West Ridge High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.3%, in 2025. That's up from 9% in 2023.
Is West Ridge High School a public or private school?
West Ridge High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact West Ridge High School?
You can call 011 760 1107. It is located at 1, Canary Street, Horison, Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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