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King Edward VII School

Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng

011 551 5800 Directions

King Edward VII School is a public high school in Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 200 learners and 74 educators, about 16.2 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, 98.3% of its 231 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).

Matric (NSC) results

98.3% of the school's 231 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateGauteng
2023204204 100.0% 85.4%
2024213213 100.0% 88.5%
2025231227 98.3% 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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 200
Educators (2025)74
Learners per educator16.2 (province average 27.6)
Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 222 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700130765
Exam centre number8130765

Address and location

Street address44, St Patrick Road, Houghton, Johannesburg
Suburb / areaHoughton
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg East
Circuit1
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800067
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)
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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 King Edward VII School

Is King Edward VII School a public or private school?

King Edward VII School is a public high school.

Does King Edward VII School 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 King Edward VII School's matric pass rate?

98.3% of its 231 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.

How many learners are at King Edward VII School?

1 200 learners and 74 educators (about 16.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of King Edward VII School?

Its EMIS number is 700130765. Its exam centre number is 8130765.

Where is King Edward VII School?

44, St Patrick Road, Houghton, Johannesburg. It is in Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 551 5800.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.