Wendywood Primary School
Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng 853 m
Public high school
Wendywood High School
Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Wendywood High School is a public high school in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 934 learners and 38 educators, about 24.6 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, 88.4% of its 129 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.4% of the school's 129 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 158 | 126 | 79.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 155 | 141 | 91.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 129 | 114 | 88.4% | 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) | 934 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 24.6 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700151928 |
| Exam centre number | 8151928 |
Address and location
| Street address | 43, Lotus Street, Gallo Manor, Sandton, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 291 Gallo Manor 2052 |
| Suburb / area | Sandton |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800109 |
| 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 Wendywood High School
Is Wendywood High School a public or private school?
Wendywood High School is a public high school.
Does Wendywood 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 Wendywood High School's matric pass rate?
88.4% of its 129 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 79.7%, 2024 91.0%.
How many learners are at Wendywood High School?
934 learners and 38 educators (about 24.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Wendywood High School?
Its EMIS number is 700151928. Its exam centre number is 8151928.
Where is Wendywood High School?
43, Lotus Street, Gallo Manor, Sandton, Johannesburg. It is in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 802 4160.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.