Hoërskool Alberton
Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng 773 m
95.5% matric 2025Public high school
Parklands High School
Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Parklands High School is a public high school in Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 928 learners and 38 educators, about 24.4 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, 85.5% of its 152 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.5% of the school's 152 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 98 | 82.4% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 152 | 132 | 86.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 152 | 130 | 85.5% | 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) | 928 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 24.4 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700340331 |
| Exam centre number | 8340331 |
Address and location
| Street address | 15, Florentia, Alberton North, Alberton, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 32 Alberton 1450 |
| Suburb / area | Alberton |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Ekurhuleni South |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700037 |
| 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 Parklands High School
Is Parklands High School a public or private school?
Parklands High School is a public high school.
Does Parklands High 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 Parklands High School's matric pass rate?
85.5% of its 152 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 82.4%, 2024 86.8%.
How many learners are at Parklands High School?
928 learners and 38 educators (about 24.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Parklands High School?
Its EMIS number is 700340331. Its exam centre number is 8340331.
Where is Parklands High School?
15, Florentia, Alberton North, Alberton, Johannesburg. It is in Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. Phone 011 907 2656.
Schools near Parklands High School
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Alberton Primary School
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Southampton Private Academy
New Redruth, Alberton, Gauteng 1.5 km
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.