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Fair Ridge Private School

Private secondary school · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Fair Ridge Private School, a private secondary school serving Roodepoort. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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Fair Ridge Private School is a private secondary school in Roodepoort. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

60
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Fair Ridge Private School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 12 matric candidates from Fair Ridge Private School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231515100.0%
202477100.0%
20251212100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Fair Ridge Private School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22100.0%
Mathematical Literacy55100.0%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences33100.0%
Business Studies77100.0%
History55100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg West district

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fair Ridge Private School, 2,274 compared with 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Fair Ridge Private School's 100%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Fair Ridge Private School, 1,997 compared with 60, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Fair Ridge Private School.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fair Ridge Private School, 1,901 compared with 60; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Fair Ridge Private School's 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Fair Ridge Private School's 100%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fair Ridge Private School, 1,846 compared with 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Fair Ridge Private School's 100%.

Roodepoort

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fair Ridge Private School, 2,274 compared with 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Fair Ridge Private School's 100%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Fair Ridge Private School, 1,997 compared with 60, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Fair Ridge Private School.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,663 learners against Fair Ridge Private School's 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Fair Ridge Private School's 100%).
  • Florida Park High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,626 learners against Fair Ridge Private School's 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.4% against Fair Ridge Private School's 100%.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,545 learners against Fair Ridge Private School's 60; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1066, Opstal Crescent, Allen's Nek, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Telephone
011 475 3456
Website
fairridgeprivateschool.co.za
Email
info@litcreations.com
EMIS number
700400873

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fair Ridge Private School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Fair Ridge Private School directly, on 011 475 3456, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fair Ridge Private School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Fair Ridge Private School the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, Fair Ridge Private School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RAYMOND MHLABA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides Fair Ridge Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fair Ridge Private School?
Fair Ridge Private School reported 60 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Fair Ridge Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Fair Ridge Private School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Fair Ridge Private School's matric results like?
Fair Ridge Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Fair Ridge Private School a public or private school?
Fair Ridge Private School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Fair Ridge Private School?
You can call 011 475 3456. It is located at 1066, Opstal Crescent, Allen's Nek, Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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