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Jeppe High School for Boys
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Jeppe High School for Boys is a public high school in Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 099 learners and 71 educators, about 15.5 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, all 211 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 211 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 201 | 199 | 99.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 187 | 187 | 100.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 211 | 211 | 100.0% | 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) | 1 099 |
| Educators (2025) | 71 |
| Learners per educator | 15.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130633 |
| Exam centre number | 8130633 |
Address and location
| Street address | 8, Good Hope Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 28923 Kensington 2101 |
| Suburb / area | Kensington |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800066 |
| 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 Jeppe High School for Boys
Is Jeppe High School for Boys a public or private school?
Jeppe High School for Boys is a public high school.
Does Jeppe High School for Boys 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 Jeppe High School for Boys's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 211 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 99.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Jeppe High School for Boys?
1 099 learners and 71 educators (about 15.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Jeppe High School for Boys?
Its EMIS number is 700130633. Its exam centre number is 8130633.
Where is Jeppe High School for Boys?
8, Good Hope Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 614 1938.
Schools near Jeppe High School for Boys
Jeppe High Preparatory School
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Doug Whitehead School
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Doornfontein Girls College
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100.0% matric 2025Jeppe High School for Girls
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.1 km
98.1% matric 2025Denver Secondary School
Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.1 km
98.1% matric 2025Denver Primary School
Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.1 km
Rand Preparatory and College
Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.1 km
Educational Programmes Centre
Malvern, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.