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Public high school
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen
Alberante, Alberton, Gauteng
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen is a public high school in Alberante, Alberton, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 561 learners and 77 educators, about 20.3 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, 98.9% of its 261 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.9% of the school's 261 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 297 | 294 | 99.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 270 | 266 | 98.5% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 261 | 258 | 98.9% | 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) | 1 561 |
| Educators (2025) | 77 |
| Learners per educator | 20.3 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700342022 |
| Exam centre number | 8340166 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Cnr Bodmin & Cradock Street, Alberante, Alberton, Alberton |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X011 Alberton 1450 |
| Suburb / area | Alberante |
| Town | Alberton |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Ekurhuleni South |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700106 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Hoërskool Marais Viljoen
Is Hoërskool Marais Viljoen a public or private school?
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Marais Viljoen 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 Marais Viljoen's matric pass rate?
98.9% of its 261 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 99.0%, 2024 98.5%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Marais Viljoen?
1 561 learners and 77 educators (about 20.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Marais Viljoen?
Its EMIS number is 700342022. Its exam centre number is 8340166.
Where is Hoërskool Marais Viljoen?
1, Cnr Bodmin & Cradock Street, Alberante, Alberton, Alberton. It is in Alberante, Alberton, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. Phone 011 907 9013.
Schools near Hoërskool Marais Viljoen
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Raceview, Alberton, Gauteng 570 m
Laerskool Generaal Alberts
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New Redruth Academy
New Redruth, Alberton, Gauteng 1.2 km
Raceview Primary School
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Alberview Primary School
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Central College
Alberton, Johaanesburg, Gauteng 1.6 km
95.7% matric 2025Redruth Academy
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60.0% matric 2025Alberton Remedial School
Alberton, Gauteng 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.