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Roosevelt High School
Johannesburg North, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Roosevelt High School is a public high school in Johannesburg North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 883 learners and 83 educators, about 22.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 322 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.1% of the school's 322 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 283 | 275 | 97.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 315 | 302 | 95.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 322 | 316 | 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) | 1 883 |
| Educators (2025) | 83 |
| Learners per educator | 22.7 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700131367 |
| Exam centre number | 8131367 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Thibault Steet, Roosevelt Park Ext.1, Johannesburg North, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 48927 Roosevelt Park 2129 |
| Suburb / area | Johannesburg North |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800088 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Roosevelt High School
Is Roosevelt High School a public or private school?
Roosevelt High School is a public high school.
Does Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt High School's matric pass rate?
98.1% of its 322 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 97.2%, 2024 95.9%.
How many learners are at Roosevelt High School?
1 883 learners and 83 educators (about 22.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Roosevelt High School?
Its EMIS number is 700131367. Its exam centre number is 8131367.
Where is Roosevelt High School?
1, Thibault Steet, Roosevelt Park Ext.1, Johannesburg North, Johannesburg. It is in Johannesburg North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 072 830 3176.
Schools near Roosevelt High School
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Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School
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De la Salle Holy Cross College
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Greenside Primary School
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Emmarentia Primary School
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Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys
Linden, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.9 km
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.