Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Benoni / Willowmoore High School

Willowmoore High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

In Benoni, Willowmoore High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 96.8% pass rate.

Is any information about Willowmoore High School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.
Willowmoore High School

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

Willowmoore High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,337
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Good to know

More about this school

  • Founded on 9 January 1974, opening with 431 learners in grades 8-10 and 22 teaching staff.
  • Grade 12 pass rate has stayed above 90% for many years running.
  • Longtime principal Lorna Sanders (2017-2025) retired in early 2026 after 44 years total in teaching.
In the news

Willowmoore High School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Willowmoore 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 Willowmoore High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Willowmoore High School entered 185 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317916592.2%
202420619896.1%
202518517996.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Willowmoore High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1028583.3%
Mathematical Literacy10410399.0%
Physical Sciences715577.5%
Life Sciences958690.5%
Accounting535094.3%
Business Studies787798.7%
Economics333297.0%
Geography5151100.0%
History11010797.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Willowmoore High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Willowmoore High School's 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Willowmoore High School's 96.8%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Willowmoore High School's 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Willowmoore High School's 96.8%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Willowmoore High School's 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Willowmoore High School's 96.8%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Willowmoore High School, 2,531 compared with 1,337, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Willowmoore High School, 2,515 compared with 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Willowmoore High School's 96.8%).

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Willowmoore High School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Willowmoore High School's 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Willowmoore High School's 96.8%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Willowmoore High School, 2,515 compared with 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Willowmoore High School's 96.8%).
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Willowmoore High School, 2,338 compared with 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.8% against Willowmoore High School's 96.8%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Willowmoore High School, with 1,823 learners against 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Willowmoore High School's 96.8%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is a similar size to Willowmoore High School, with 1,819 learners against 1,337; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowmoore High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Willowmoore High School for 2027

As a public school, Willowmoore High 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, Cecil Jackson Road, Benoni, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P O Box 1221 Benoni 1500
Telephone
011 421 8725
Email
enquiries@willowmoore.co.za
EMIS number
700310847

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Message the school

Contact Willowmoore High School

Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.

Online

Website and social media

www.willowmoore.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Willowmoore 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 Willowmoore High School directly, on 011 421 8725, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Willowmoore 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 Willowmoore High School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Willowmoore High School's matric pass rate of 96.8% is lower than LESIBA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Willowmoore High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Willowmoore High School?
Willowmoore High School reported 1,337 learners and 51 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 Willowmoore High School?
Yes, Willowmoore 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 Willowmoore High School's matric results like?
Willowmoore High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.8%, in 2025. That's up from 92.2% in 2023.
Is Willowmoore High School a public or private school?
Willowmoore High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Willowmoore High School?
You can call 011 421 8725. It is located at 1, Cecil Jackson Road, Benoni, Benoni, Benoni.
Related

Related schools in Benoni

Nearby schools in Benoni: