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Forest High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Johnnesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Forest High School is a public secondary school based in Johnnesburg, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.6% pass rate.

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

In Johnnesburg, Johannesburg, Forest High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,662
Learners
52
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Forest 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 Forest High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 268 learners from Forest High School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323820385.3%
202422519184.9%
202526821680.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Forest High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 93%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics493979.6%
Mathematical Literacy17714783.1%
Physical Sciences433888.4%
Life Sciences857689.4%
Accounting512141.2%
Business Studies998787.9%
Geography12311492.7%
History15714693.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Forest High School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest High School, 2,678 compared with 1,662; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.9% against Forest High School's 80.6%).
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Forest High School's 1,662; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Forest High School's 80.6%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School sits in roughly the same size range as Forest High School, at 2,256 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Forest High School's 80.6%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Forest High School, at 1,987 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Forest High School's 80.6%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Forest High School, at 1,952 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest High School, 2,936 compared with 1,662, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Forest High School's 1,662; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Forest High School's 80.6%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest High School, 2,892 compared with 1,662; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forest High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest High School, 2,888 compared with 1,662; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forest High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Forest High School's 1,662; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forest High 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 Forest High School for 2027

Because Forest High 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
109, Forest Street, Forest Hill, Johnnesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
74013 Turffertein 2140
Telephone
011 683 8215
EMIS number
700120501

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Forest 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 Forest High School directly, on 011 683 8215, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Forest 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 Forest High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Forest High School's 80.6% 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 Forest High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Forest High School?
Forest High School reported 1,662 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Forest High School?
Yes, Forest 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 Forest High School's matric results like?
Forest High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.6%, in 2025. That's down from 85.3% in 2023.
Is Forest High School a public or private school?
Forest High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Forest High School?
You can call 011 683 8215. It is located at 109, Forest Street, Forest Hill, Johnnesburg, Johannesburg.
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