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Hoërskool Alberton
Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hoërskool Alberton is a public high school in Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 257 learners and 56 educators, about 22.4 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 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, 95.5% of its 199 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.5% of the school's 199 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 145 | 141 | 97.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 171 | 158 | 92.4% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 199 | 190 | 95.5% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 257 |
| Educators (2025) | 56 |
| Learners per educator | 22.4 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700340182 |
| Exam centre number | 8340182 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Cnr Susanna & Du Preez Ave, Florentia, Alberton, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Box 71 P O Box 71 Alberton 1450 |
| Suburb / area | Alberton |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Ekurhuleni South |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700037 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Hoërskool Alberton
Is Hoërskool Alberton a public or private school?
Hoërskool Alberton is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Alberton 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 Hoërskool Alberton's matric pass rate?
95.5% of its 199 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 97.2%, 2024 92.4%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Alberton?
1 257 learners and 56 educators (about 22.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Alberton?
Its EMIS number is 700340182. Its exam centre number is 8340182.
Where is Hoërskool Alberton?
1, Cnr Susanna & Du Preez Ave, Florentia, Alberton, Johannesburg. It is in Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. Phone 011 869 7224.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.