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Fons Luminis Secondary School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Fons Luminis Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Fons Luminis Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Fons Luminis Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,524
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Fons Luminis 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 Fons Luminis Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 182 learners from Fons Luminis Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325221083.3%
202423821289.1%
202518216289.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Fons Luminis Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Economics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics686189.7%
Mathematical Literacy17016194.7%
Physical Sciences654366.2%
Life Sciences14811175.0%
Accounting282589.3%
Business Studies17314080.9%
Economics2828100.0%
Geography12712296.1%
History14513995.9%
English First Additional Language238238100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Fons Luminis Secondary School's 1,524, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Fons Luminis Secondary School's 1,524; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fons Luminis Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Fons Luminis Secondary School's 1,524, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Fons Luminis Secondary School's 1,524; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fons Luminis Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Fons Luminis Secondary School's 1,524, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Fons Luminis Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Fons Luminis Secondary School's 1,524, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fons Luminis Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,524; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Fons Luminis Secondary School's 89%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Fons Luminis Secondary School's 1,524; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fons Luminis Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Fons Luminis Secondary School's 1,524; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fons Luminis Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fons Luminis Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,524; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fons Luminis 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 Fons Luminis Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Fons Luminis Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
834, Ben-Naude Drive, Diepkloof Phase 3, , Johannesburg
Postal
1949 Southdale 2135
Telephone
011 985 1132
EMIS number
700140525

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fons Luminis 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 Fons Luminis Secondary School directly, on 011 985 1132, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fons Luminis 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 Fons Luminis Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Fons Luminis Secondary School's 89% 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 Fons Luminis Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fons Luminis Secondary School?
Fons Luminis Secondary School reported 1,524 learners and 46 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 Fons Luminis Secondary School?
Yes, Fons Luminis 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 Fons Luminis Secondary School's matric results like?
Fons Luminis Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. That's up from 83.3% in 2023.
Is Fons Luminis Secondary School a public or private school?
Fons Luminis Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fons Luminis Secondary School?
You can call 011 985 1132. It is located at 834, Ben-Naude Drive, Diepkloof Phase 3, , Johannesburg.
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