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Public high school
Hoërskool Die Burger
White Ridge, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hoërskool Die Burger is a public high school in White Ridge, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a ordinary & technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 895 learners and 34 educators, about 26.3 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, 98.4% of its 123 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.4% of the school's 123 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 105 | 91.3% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 105 | 102 | 97.1% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 123 | 121 | 98.4% | 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) | 895 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 26.3 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700250225 |
| Exam centre number | 8250225 |
Address and location
| Street address | 23, Exhibition Weg, White Ridge, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 58067 Newville 2117 |
| Suburb / area | White Ridge |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800086 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Hoërskool Die Burger
Is Hoërskool Die Burger a public or private school?
Hoërskool Die Burger is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Die Burger 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 Die Burger's matric pass rate?
98.4% of its 123 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 91.3%, 2024 97.1%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Die Burger?
895 learners and 34 educators (about 26.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Die Burger?
Its EMIS number is 700250225. Its exam centre number is 8250225.
Where is Hoërskool Die Burger?
23, Exhibition Weg, White Ridge, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in White Ridge, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 010 591 9229.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.