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Far North Secondary School

Public secondary school · Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Far North Secondary School is a public secondary school in Randburg, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 85.3% pass rate.

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Located in Randburg, Johannesburg, Far North Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,614
Learners
49
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Far North Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Far North Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 218 learners from Far North Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231419265.2%
202414012287.1%
202521818685.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Far North Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics524076.9%
Mathematical Literacy887888.6%
Physical Sciences362877.8%
Life Sciences1249979.8%
Accounting161275.0%
Business Studies1616100.0%
Economics1616100.0%
Geography12412096.8%
History887989.8%
English First Additional Language120120100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Far North Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Far North Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,614, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Far North Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,614; is a public primary school, a different phase than Far North Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Far North Secondary School, 2,611 compared with 1,614, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Far North Secondary School, 2,517 compared with 1,614; is a public primary school, a different phase than Far North Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Far North Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 1,614, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Far North Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,614, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Far North Secondary School's 1,614; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Far North Secondary School's 85.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Far North Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,614; is a public primary school, a different phase than Far North Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Far North Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,614; is a public primary school, a different phase than Far North Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Far North Secondary School's 1,614; is a public primary school, a different phase than Far North Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Far North Secondary School for 2027

Far North Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8151, South Africa Road, Cosmo City, Randburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 1613 Randburg 2125
Telephone
011 875 2373
EMIS number
700400585

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Far North Secondary 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 Far North Secondary School directly, on 011 875 2373, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Far North Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Far North Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Far North Secondary School's 85.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Far North Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Far North Secondary School?
Far North Secondary School reported 1,614 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Far North Secondary School?
Yes, Far North Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Far North Secondary School's matric results like?
Far North Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.3%, in 2025. That's up from 65.2% in 2023.
Is Far North Secondary School a public or private school?
Far North Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Far North Secondary School?
You can call 011 875 2373. It is located at 8151, South Africa Road, Cosmo City, Randburg, Johannesburg.
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