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Public high school
Athlone Girls' High School
Obervatory Extention, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Athlone Girls' High School is a public high school in Obervatory Extention, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 012 learners and 38 educators, about 26.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 98.7% of its 158 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.7% of the school's 158 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 159 | 97.5% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 188 | 187 | 99.5% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 158 | 156 | 98.7% | 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) | 1 012 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 26.6 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130112 |
| Exam centre number | 8130112 |
Address and location
| Street address | 73, Frederick Street, Obervatory Extention, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 46055 Orange Grove 2119 |
| Suburb / area | Obervatory Extention |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800118 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Athlone Girls' High School
Is Athlone Girls' High School a public or private school?
Athlone Girls' High School is a public high school.
Does Athlone Girls' 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 Athlone Girls' High School's matric pass rate?
98.7% of its 158 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 97.5%, 2024 99.5%.
How many learners are at Athlone Girls' High School?
1 012 learners and 38 educators (about 26.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Athlone Girls' High School?
Its EMIS number is 700130112. Its exam centre number is 8130112.
Where is Athlone Girls' High School?
73, Frederick Street, Obervatory Extention, Johannesburg. It is in Obervatory Extention, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 616 4150.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.