Public secondary school · Grasmere, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Fine Town Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Fine Town Secondary School is a public secondary school in Grasmere, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.
Of the 242 learners from Fine Town Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 189 | 158 | 83.6% |
| 2024 | 213 | 190 | 89.2% |
| 2025 | 242 | 216 | 89.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Fine Town Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 51 | 16 | 31.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 164 | 153 | 93.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 129 | 112 | 86.8% |
| Accounting | 25 | 16 | 64.0% |
| Business Studies | 69 | 57 | 82.6% |
| Economics | 26 | 15 | 57.7% |
| Geography | 170 | 154 | 90.6% |
| History | 146 | 145 | 99.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 217 | 217 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Fine Town Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Fine Town Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Fine Town Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.
Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.