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Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School
Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School is a public high school in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 917 learners and 84 educators, about 22.8 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, 85.7% of its 293 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.7% of the school's 293 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 254 | 231 | 90.9% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 265 | 234 | 88.3% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 293 | 251 | 85.7% | 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) | 1 917 |
| Educators (2025) | 84 |
| Learners per educator | 22.8 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700260562 |
| Exam centre number | 8260562 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Commissioner Street, Kempton Park Ext 4, Kempton Park, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 478 Kempton Park 1620 |
| Suburb / area | Kempton Park |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Ekurhuleni North |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700016 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School
Is Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School a public or private school?
Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School is a public high school.
Does Sir Pierre van Ryneveld 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 Pierre van Ryneveld High School's matric pass rate?
85.7% of its 293 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 90.9%, 2024 88.3%.
How many learners are at Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School?
1 917 learners and 84 educators (about 22.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School?
Its EMIS number is 700260562. Its exam centre number is 8260562.
Where is Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School?
1, Commissioner Street, Kempton Park Ext 4, Kempton Park, Johannesburg. It is in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Phone 011 970 1811.
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