West Ridge High School

Moving your child to West Ridge High School in Roodepoort? Consider factors like: whether parents are moving their children out of this school, if teachers are frequently resigning or matric pass rate? So I went out of my way to gather all the insider information you need.

I’ll share with you West Ridge High School enrolment statistics, teacher resignations, matric pass rate, the principal, teacher-to-student ratio, fees, photos, registration procedure, and more. Hoping you can make an informed decision for your child’s 2025 registration.

West Ridge High School Basic Information

Just to make sure we are talking about the right school you are interested in, lets double check the school details below as per DoBE.

 Adress: 1, Canary Street, Horison, Roodepoort
  Disability: Not a special school, but some conditions can be supported.
  EMIS No.: 700251173
 School Phase: Secondary School

Enrolment Trend

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The enrolment pattern for West Ridge High School will be very crucial for a new parent like you.

In 2021, exactly 1491 learners were part of West Ridge High School, in 2022 we see 32 learners sadly leaving the school, and in 2023, 44 more learners joining the school.

The above chart would mean that enrolment is sadly declining. More and more families are pulling their kids out of the school.

School Principal

The principal of West Ridge High School is Leon Du Toit, and that was for 2023. So I haven’t checked if there has been some changes but I will update you soonest.

One important indicator to consider when deciding on a new school for your child is the consistency of its principal over a period of at least three years. So, let’s take a look at this school of interest to you.

Here is a short timeline to show who was leading the school over the past 3 years.

  2021	2022	2023 
Jeanette Smit	Jeanette Smit	Leon Du Toit

Teacher Retention & Ratio

School enrolment is undoubtedly important, but what is even more critical is a school’s ability to retain its teachers for the longest time possible. When teachers remain with a school, they become deeply integrated into the school’s culture and the parent community, leading to a solid learning environment.

By the year 2021, West Ridge High School had 54 teachers but in 2022, 1 teachers left the school, and in 2023, 1 more teachers sadly left the school.

A drop in teachers over three years can signal unhappiness, lack of support, or better opportunities elsewhere. This can lead to bigger classes and more work for remaining teachers, affecting education quality and school spirit. The school needs to address these issues to retain and attract great teachers.

But West Ridge High School is a special case because it has declining enrollment, and at the same time declining teaching staff. What does this mean to potential parents?

If both enrollments and the number of teachers are declining, the school may be facing significant challenges.

The school’s teacher to learner ration is 1:29 meaning that, One teacher is responsible for 29 learners.

West Ridge High School Pass Rate

The 2023 West Ridge High School pass rate is decreased to 86,2% as compared to 89,1% in 2022. This resulted in West Ridge High School Ranking No.: 134 in 2023 within the province (below Ir Lesolang Sec School that is currently ranking No.: 133, then followed by Dr AT Moreosele Sec School at No.: 135 and Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School ranking No.: 136.

Contact Information

The best time to visit the school is after 9:00 AM, as all learners will be settled in their classes, and the administration will be available to assist you with forms and fees. However, for a school tour, it is advisable to visit after 1:00 PM, when the school day is nearly over, and a team member will be available to guide you.

• Address: 1, Canary Street, Horison, Roodepoort
• Suburb: Roodepoort
• Phone: (some contacts are personal mobile numbers, so please consult with the office)

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Registration

Registration at West Ridge High School is now open for the year 2025 to all learners wanting admission for Grade 8 next year. Parents can now apply to secure space for their childÕs admission from Thursday, 11 July, at 8h00 and will close on Monday, 12 August 2024, at midnight.

For all other grades in between, there is no set time for registration as it depends on the space availability. All you need is to visit the school.

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West Ridge High School Fees

Confirming school quantile will determine the fees: Q5

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Photos

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