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Jeppe High School for Girls
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Jeppe High School for Girls 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 947 learners and 61 educators, about 15.5 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, 98.1% of its 162 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.1% of the school's 162 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 170 | 99.4% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 159 | 159 | 100.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 162 | 159 | 98.1% | 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) | 947 |
| Educators (2025) | 61 |
| 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 | 700130641 |
| Exam centre number | 8130641 |
Address and location
| Street address | 160, Roberts Avenue, Kensington, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 28369 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
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Questions about Jeppe High School for Girls
Is Jeppe High School for Girls a public or private school?
Jeppe High School for Girls is a public high school.
Does Jeppe High School for Girls 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 Girls's matric pass rate?
98.1% of its 162 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 99.4%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Jeppe High School for Girls?
947 learners and 61 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 Girls?
Its EMIS number is 700130641. Its exam centre number is 8130641.
Where is Jeppe High School for Girls?
160, Roberts Avenue, Kensington, Johannesburg. It is in Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 616 6000.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.