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Queens High School
Bez Valley, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Queens High School is a public high school in Bez Valley, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 261 learners and 66 educators, about 19.1 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, 97.3% of its 224 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.3% of the school's 224 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 219 | 202 | 92.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 229 | 226 | 98.7% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 224 | 218 | 97.3% | 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 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) | 1 261 |
| Educators (2025) | 66 |
| Learners per educator | 19.1 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700131326 |
| Exam centre number | 8131326 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, 8th Avenue Ext, Bez Valley, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1 Kengray 2100 |
| Suburb / area | Bez Valley |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800118 |
| 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 Queens High School
Is Queens High School a public or private school?
Queens High School is a public high school.
Does Queens 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 Queens High School's matric pass rate?
97.3% of its 224 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 92.2%, 2024 98.7%.
How many learners are at Queens High School?
1 261 learners and 66 educators (about 19.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Queens High School?
Its EMIS number is 700131326. Its exam centre number is 8131326.
Where is Queens High School?
1, 8th Avenue Ext, Bez Valley, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Bez Valley, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 616 4122.
Schools near Queens High School
Kensington Secondary School
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng 544 m
84.4% matric 2025Cyrildene Primary School
Cyrildene, Johannesburg, Gauteng 950 m
Hirsch Lyons Boys School
Cyrildene, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.0 km
Laerskool Kensington
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.0 km
Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.2 km
Leicester Road Primary School
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.4 km
Observatory East Primary School
Observatory Ext, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.5 km
Reddam House Private School
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.