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Hoërskool President
Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hoërskool President is a public high school in Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 371 learners. That makes it larger 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, 95.0% of its 423 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.0% of the school's 423 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 311 | 295 | 94.9% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 421 | 392 | 93.1% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 423 | 402 | 95.0% | 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) | 2 371 |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700120576 |
| Exam centre number | 8120576 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2, H/V Rifle Rangeweg en Swartgoudstraat, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 27555 Bertsham 2013 |
| Suburb / area | Ridgeway |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800054 |
| 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 Hoërskool President
Is Hoërskool President a public or private school?
Hoërskool President is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool President 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 President's matric pass rate?
95.0% of its 423 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 94.9%, 2024 93.1%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool President?
2 371 learners in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool President?
Its EMIS number is 700120576. Its exam centre number is 8120576.
Where is Hoërskool President?
2, H/V Rifle Rangeweg en Swartgoudstraat, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 680 2531.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.