Greenside Primary School
Greenside, Johannesburg, Gauteng 460 m
Public high school
Greenside High School
Greenside, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Greenside High School is a public high school in Greenside, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 992 learners and 69 educators, about 14.4 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, all 181 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 181 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 202 | 202 | 100.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 190 | 189 | 99.5% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 181 | 181 | 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 | 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) | 992 |
| Educators (2025) | 69 |
| Learners per educator | 14.4 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130427 |
| Exam centre number | 8130427 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Geers Ave, Greenside, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 84042 Greenside 2034 |
| Suburb / area | Greenside |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800087 |
| 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 Greenside High School
Is Greenside High School a public or private school?
Greenside High School is a public high school.
Does Greenside 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 Greenside High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 181 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 99.5%.
How many learners are at Greenside High School?
992 learners and 69 educators (about 14.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Greenside High School?
Its EMIS number is 700130427. Its exam centre number is 8130427.
Where is Greenside High School?
1, Geers Ave, Greenside, Johannesburg. It is in Greenside, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 646 0113.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.