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94.4% matric 2025Public high school
Parktown Boys' High School
Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Parktown Boys' High School is a public high school in Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 888 learners and 65 educators, about 13.7 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, 98.0% of its 150 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.0% of the school's 150 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 161 | 154 | 95.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 170 | 168 | 98.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 150 | 147 | 98.0% | 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) | 888 |
| Educators (2025) | 65 |
| Learners per educator | 13.7 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 99% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700131128 |
| Exam centre number | 8131128 |
Address and location
| Street address | 18, Wellington Road, Parktown, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X15 Parkview 2122 |
| Suburb / area | Parktown |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800067 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Parktown Boys' High School
Is Parktown Boys' High School a public or private school?
Parktown Boys' High School is a public high school.
Does Parktown Boys' 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 Parktown Boys' High School's matric pass rate?
98.0% of its 150 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 95.7%, 2024 98.8%.
How many learners are at Parktown Boys' High School?
888 learners and 65 educators (about 13.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 99% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Parktown Boys' High School?
Its EMIS number is 700131128. Its exam centre number is 8131128.
Where is Parktown Boys' High School?
18, Wellington Road, Parktown, Johannesburg. It is in Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 642 5431.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.