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Westbury Secondary School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Westbury, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Westbury Secondary School is a public secondary school in Westbury, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.7% pass rate.

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Westbury Secondary School

On this page, you will find a full profile of Westbury Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Westbury, Johannesburg, Westbury Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,288
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Westbury Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Westbury Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 168 matric candidates from Westbury Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318913873.0%
202416813077.4%
202516814988.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Westbury Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 92%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261661.5%
Mathematical Literacy12811388.3%
Physical Sciences261661.5%
Life Sciences695478.3%
Business Studies844958.3%
Economics27933.3%
Geography11210392.0%
History867890.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Westbury Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westbury Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,288, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westbury Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,288; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westbury Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Westbury Secondary School, 2,611 compared with 1,288, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westbury Secondary School, 2,517 compared with 1,288; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westbury Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Westbury Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 1,288, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westbury Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,288, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Westbury Secondary School's 1,288; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Westbury Secondary School's 88.7%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westbury Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,288; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westbury Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westbury Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,288; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westbury Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Westbury Secondary School's 1,288; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westbury Secondary 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 Westbury Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Westbury Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Dowling Avenue, Westbury, Westbury, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 88268 Newclare 2112
Telephone
011 477 5548
Website
mobile.westbury-secondary.co.za
Email
admin@brownstechsolutions.co.za
EMIS number
700140137

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westbury Secondary 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 Westbury Secondary School directly, on 011 477 5548, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westbury Secondary 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 Westbury Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Westbury Secondary School's 88.7% 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 Westbury Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Westbury Secondary School?
Westbury Secondary School reported 1,288 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Westbury Secondary School?
Yes, Westbury Secondary 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 Westbury Secondary School's matric results like?
Westbury Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.7%, in 2025. That's up from 73% in 2023.
Is Westbury Secondary School a public or private school?
Westbury Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westbury Secondary School?
You can call 011 477 5548. It is located at 1, Dowling Avenue, Westbury, Westbury, Johannesburg.
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