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Fine Town Secondary School

Public secondary school · Grasmere, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Fine Town Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Grasmere, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 89.3% pass rate.

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Fine Town Secondary School is a public secondary school in Grasmere, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,737
Learners
64
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318915883.6%
202421319089.2%
202524221689.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Fine Town Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics511631.4%
Mathematical Literacy16415393.3%
Physical Sciences201680.0%
Life Sciences12911286.8%
Accounting251664.0%
Business Studies695782.6%
Economics261557.7%
Geography17015490.6%
History14614599.3%
English First Additional Language217217100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Fine Town Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Fine Town Secondary School's 1,737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fine Town Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fine Town Secondary School, 2,715 compared with 1,737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fine Town Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Fine Town Secondary School, at 2,306 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fine Town Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Fine Town Secondary School's 89.3%.
  • Southview High School sits in roughly the same size range as Fine Town Secondary School, at 2,274 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Fine Town Secondary School's 89.3%).
  • Leshata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fine Town Secondary School, at 2,194 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Fine Town Secondary School's 89.3%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Fine Town Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Fine Town Secondary School's 1,737, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fine Town Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,737; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Fine Town Secondary School's 89.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Fine Town Secondary School's 1,737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fine Town Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Fine Town Secondary School's 1,737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fine Town Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fine Town Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fine Town Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Fine Town Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6675, Phillip Street, Finetown, Grasmere, Johannesburg
Postal
7765 Harold & Phillip Street Finetown 1825
Telephone
011 855 9345
EMIS number
700400394

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fine Town 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 Fine Town Secondary School directly, on 011 855 9345, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fine Town Secondary 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 Fine Town Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Fine Town Secondary School's 89.3% 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 Fine Town Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fine Town Secondary School?
Fine Town Secondary School reported 1,737 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Fine Town Secondary School?
Yes, Fine Town 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 Fine Town Secondary School's matric results like?
Fine Town Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.3%, in 2025. That's up from 83.6% in 2023.
Is Fine Town Secondary School a public or private school?
Fine Town Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fine Town Secondary School?
You can call 011 855 9345. It is located at 6675, Phillip Street, Finetown, Grasmere, Johannesburg.
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