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Willow Crescent Secondary School

Public secondary school · Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

In Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Willow Crescent Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.7%.

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Willow Crescent Secondary School

On this page, you will find the key facts about Willow Crescent Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Willow Crescent Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,552
Learners
62
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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  • The African Energy Chamber donated and installed an off-grid solar power system as the pilot project of its African school electrification programme, benefiting roughly 1,700 students and staff and ending reliance on costly generator fuel during load-shedding, per principal Olivia Hill.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Willow Crescent Secondary 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 Willow Crescent Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Willow Crescent Secondary School entered 210 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317213578.5%
202422020995.0%
202521020195.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Willow Crescent Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. History led the field at 96.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics373491.9%
Mathematical Literacy18317495.1%
Physical Sciences282382.1%
Life Sciences13410175.4%
Accounting222090.9%
Business Studies1059590.5%
Economics403485.0%
Geography706795.7%
History12812396.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Willow Crescent Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 1,552; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 95.7%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Willow Crescent Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 1,552; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 95.7%).
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 1,552; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 95.7%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Willow Crescent Secondary School, with 1,987 learners against 1,552; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.9% against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 95.7%).
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Willow Crescent Secondary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,552, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Willow Crescent Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 1,552, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Crescent Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,552; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 95.7%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 1,552; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willow Crescent Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Willow Crescent Secondary School's 1,552; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willow Crescent Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Crescent Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,552; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willow Crescent Secondary 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 Willow Crescent Secondary School for 2027

Willow Crescent Secondary 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
451, Cnr Willow Crescent Single, Eldorado Park, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Postal
Eldorado Park Eldorado Park 1813
Telephone
010 615 9852
EMIS number
700120386

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Willow Crescent 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 Willow Crescent Secondary School directly, on 010 615 9852, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Willow Crescent Secondary 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 Willow Crescent Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Willow Crescent Secondary School's 95.7% 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 Willow Crescent Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Willow Crescent Secondary School?
Willow Crescent Secondary School reported 1,552 learners and 62 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 Willow Crescent Secondary School?
Yes, Willow Crescent 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 Willow Crescent Secondary School's matric results like?
Willow Crescent Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. That's up from 78.5% in 2023.
Is Willow Crescent Secondary School a public or private school?
Willow Crescent Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Willow Crescent Secondary School?
You can call 010 615 9852. It is located at 451, Cnr Willow Crescent Single, Eldorado Park, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
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