Waverley Girls' High School
Waverley, Johannesburg, Gauteng 153 m
92.2% matric 2025Private primary school
Beth Jacobs Girls' High School
Waverley, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Beth Jacobs Girls' High School is a private primary school in Waverley, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 77 learners and 11 educators, about 7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private primary schools in Gauteng (248 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 9 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 9 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 23 | 100.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 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 | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Intermediate School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 77 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 7 (province average 16) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 355 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130187 |
| Exam centre number | 8130187 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2, Knox Street, Waverley, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 332 Highlands North 2037 |
| Suburb / area | Waverley |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800074 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Beth Jacobs Girls' High School
Is Beth Jacobs Girls' High School a public or private school?
Beth Jacobs Girls' High School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Beth Jacobs Girls' High School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Beth Jacobs Girls' High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 9 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Beth Jacobs Girls' High School?
77 learners and 11 educators (about 7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 355 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Beth Jacobs Girls' High School?
Its EMIS number is 700130187. Its exam centre number is 8130187.
Where is Beth Jacobs Girls' High School?
2, Knox Street, Waverley, Johannesburg. It is in Waverley, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 073 700 6144.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.