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Highlands North Boys High School
Highlands North, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Highlands North Boys High School is a public high school in Highlands North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a ordinary & technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 840 learners and 35 educators, about 24 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, 91.5% of its 129 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.5% of the school's 129 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 77 | 84.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 117 | 98 | 83.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 129 | 118 | 91.5% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Ordinary & Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 840 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 24 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130484 |
| Exam centre number | 8130484 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, 4th Avenue, Highlands North, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 2192 |
| Suburb / area | Highlands North |
| 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
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Questions about Highlands North Boys High School
Is Highlands North Boys High School a public or private school?
Highlands North Boys High School is a public high school.
Does Highlands North Boys 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 Highlands North Boys High School's matric pass rate?
91.5% of its 129 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 84.6%, 2024 83.8%.
How many learners are at Highlands North Boys High School?
840 learners and 35 educators (about 24 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Highlands North Boys High School?
Its EMIS number is 700130484. Its exam centre number is 8130484.
Where is Highlands North Boys High School?
1, 4th Avenue, Highlands North, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Highlands North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 082 099 9490.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.