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Florida Park High School

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

Florida Park High School is a public secondary school based in Florida, Roodepoort. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.4%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Florida Park High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Florida, Roodepoort, Florida Park High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,626
Learners
66
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Florida Park High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Florida Park High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 306 matric candidates from Florida Park High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202330327390.1%
202428127698.2%
202530629596.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Florida Park High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics787393.6%
Mathematical Literacy205205100.0%
Physical Sciences605591.7%
Life Sciences12111292.6%
Accounting272592.6%
Business Studies14212990.8%
Economics504590.0%
Geography999899.0%
History10110099.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Florida Park High School.

  • Forte Secondary School is a similar size to Florida Park High School, with 2,274 learners against 1,626; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Florida Park High School's 96.4%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is a similar size to Florida Park High School, with 1,997 learners against 1,626, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is a similar size to Florida Park High School, with 1,901 learners against 1,626; is a public primary school, a different phase than Florida Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Florida Park High School, with 1,861 learners against 1,626; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Florida Park High School's 96.4%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Florida Park High School, at 1,846 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Florida Park High School's 96.4%.

Roodepoort

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

  • Forte Secondary School is a similar size to Florida Park High School, with 2,274 learners against 1,626; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Florida Park High School's 96.4%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is a similar size to Florida Park High School, with 1,997 learners against 1,626, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is a similar size to Florida Park High School, with 1,663 learners against 1,626; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Florida Park High School's 96.4%.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is a similar size to Florida Park High School, with 1,545 learners against 1,626; is a public primary school, a different phase than Florida Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • West Ridge High School is a similar size to Florida Park High School, with 1,530 learners against 1,626; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.3% against Florida Park High School's 96.4%.
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 Florida Park High School for 2027

Florida Park High 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
22, Petunia Street, Florida Park, Florida, Roodepoort
Postal
P.o. Box 77 Florida 1710
Telephone
011 472 1247
EMIS number
700250142

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Florida Park High 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 Florida Park High School directly, on 011 472 1247, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Florida Park High 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 Florida Park High School the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, Florida Park High School's matric pass rate of 96.4% is lower than RAYMOND MHLABA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides Florida Park High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Florida Park High School?
Florida Park High School reported 1,626 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Florida Park High School?
Yes, Florida Park High 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 Florida Park High School's matric results like?
Florida Park High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.4%, in 2025. That's up from 90.1% in 2023.
Is Florida Park High School a public or private school?
Florida Park High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Florida Park High School?
You can call 011 472 1247. It is located at 22, Petunia Street, Florida Park, Florida, Roodepoort.
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