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Public high school
Sir John Adamson High School
Winchester Hills, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Sir John Adamson High School is a public high school in Winchester Hills, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 256 learners and 76 educators, about 29.7 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, 85.5% of its 276 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.5% of the school's 276 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 267 | 233 | 87.3% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 275 | 239 | 86.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 276 | 236 | 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) | 2 256 |
| Educators (2025) | 76 |
| Learners per educator | 29.7 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700121061 |
| Exam centre number | 8121061 |
Address and location
| Street address | 300, Riflerange Road, Winchester Hills, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 82123 Southdale 2135 |
| Suburb / area | Winchester Hills |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800055 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Sir John Adamson High School
Is Sir John Adamson High School a public or private school?
Sir John Adamson High School is a public high school.
Does Sir John Adamson 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 Sir John Adamson High School's matric pass rate?
85.5% of its 276 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 87.3%, 2024 86.9%.
How many learners are at Sir John Adamson High School?
2 256 learners and 76 educators (about 29.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Sir John Adamson High School?
Its EMIS number is 700121061. Its exam centre number is 8121061.
Where is Sir John Adamson High School?
300, Riflerange Road, Winchester Hills, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Winchester Hills, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 680 2453.
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Winchester Ridge Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.