Denver Primary School
Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng 76 m
Public high school
Denver Secondary School
Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Denver Secondary School is a public high school in Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 360 learners and 40 educators, about 34 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 98.1% of its 158 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.1% of the school's 158 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 157 | 147 | 93.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 123 | 122 | 99.2% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 158 | 155 | 98.1% | 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 360 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 34 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400540 |
| Exam centre number | 8400540 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Tucker, Malvern, Malvern, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 752815 Reimer and Tucker Garden View Malvern 2048 |
| Suburb / area | Malvern |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800065 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Denver Secondary School
Is Denver Secondary School a public or private school?
Denver Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Denver Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Denver Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.1% of its 158 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 93.6%, 2024 99.2%.
How many learners are at Denver Secondary School?
1 360 learners and 40 educators (about 34 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Denver Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400540. Its exam centre number is 8400540.
Where is Denver Secondary School?
1, Tucker, Malvern, Malvern, Johannesburg. It is in Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 010 615 0776.
Schools near Denver Secondary School
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98.1% matric 2025Glenoaks School
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Jeppe High School for Boys
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100.0% matric 2025Hillcrest Primary School
Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.2 km
Jeppe High Preparatory School
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.6 km
Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.