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Public high school
West Ridge High School
Horison, Roodepoort, Gauteng
West Ridge High School is a public high school in Horison, Roodepoort, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 530 learners and 60 educators, about 25.5 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, 92.3% of its 247 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.3% of the school's 247 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 232 | 200 | 86.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 217 | 197 | 90.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 247 | 228 | 92.3% | 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) | 1 530 |
| Educators (2025) | 60 |
| Learners per educator | 25.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700251173 |
| Exam centre number | 8251173 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Canary Street, Horison, Roodepoort, Roodepoort |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 6192 Westgate 1734 |
| Suburb / area | Horison |
| Town | Roodepoort |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800084 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about West Ridge High School
Is West Ridge High School a public or private school?
West Ridge High School is a public high school.
Does West Ridge 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 West Ridge High School's matric pass rate?
92.3% of its 247 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 86.2%, 2024 90.8%.
How many learners are at West Ridge High School?
1 530 learners and 60 educators (about 25.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of West Ridge High School?
Its EMIS number is 700251173. Its exam centre number is 8251173.
Where is West Ridge High School?
1, Canary Street, Horison, Roodepoort, Roodepoort. It is in Horison, Roodepoort, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 011 760 1107.
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96.1% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.