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Allen Glen High School
Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Allen Glen High School is a public high school in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 374 learners and 58 educators, about 23.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.5% of its 242 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.5% of the school's 242 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 227 | 214 | 94.3% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 207 | 205 | 99.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 242 | 236 | 97.5% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 374 |
| Educators (2025) | 58 |
| Learners per educator | 23.7 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 51% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700252189 |
| Exam centre number | 8252189 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1028, Landhuis Street, Allensnek, Roodepoort, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 5531 Honeydew 2040 |
| Suburb / area | Roodepoort |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800126 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Allen Glen High School
Is Allen Glen High School a public or private school?
Allen Glen High School is a public high school.
Does Allen Glen High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Allen Glen High School's matric pass rate?
97.5% of its 242 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 94.3%, 2024 99.0%.
How many learners are at Allen Glen High School?
1 374 learners and 58 educators (about 23.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 51% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Allen Glen High School?
Its EMIS number is 700252189. Its exam centre number is 8252189.
Where is Allen Glen High School?
1028, Landhuis Street, Allensnek, Roodepoort, Johannesburg. It is in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 011 475 4971.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.