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Forte Secondary School

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

In Johannesburg, Roodepoort, Forte Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 99.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Forte Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Forte Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Johannesburg, Roodepoort. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

2,274
Learners
66
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, Forte 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 Forte Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 258 learners from Forte Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 99.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329328597.3%
2024291291100.0%
202525825799.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Forte Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics635181.0%
Mathematical Literacy22922497.8%
Physical Sciences615082.0%
Life Sciences6262100.0%
Accounting544787.0%
Business Studies16916899.4%
Economics545296.3%
Geography16416097.6%
History231231100.0%
English First Additional Language293293100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Forte Secondary School.

  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Forte Secondary School, at 1,997 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Forte Secondary School, at 1,901 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forte Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Forte Secondary School, at 1,861 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Forte Secondary School's 99.6%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to Forte Secondary School, with 1,846 learners against 2,274; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Forte Secondary School's 99.6%.
  • Moses Kotane Primary School is a similar size to Forte Secondary School, with 1,764 learners against 2,274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forte Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Roodepoort

Zooming into Roodepoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Forte Secondary School.

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

As a public school, Forte 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
1, Jonas Moabi, Dobsonville, Johannesburg, Roodepoort
Postal
P O Box 206 Dobsonville 1863
Telephone
078 300 7103
EMIS number
700251405

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Forte 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 Forte Secondary School directly, on 078 300 7103, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Forte 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 Forte Secondary School the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, Forte Secondary School's matric pass rate of 99.6% 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 Forte Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Curro Wilgeheuwel.
How big are the classes at Forte Secondary School?
Forte Secondary School reported 2,274 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Forte Secondary School?
Yes, Forte 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 Forte Secondary School's matric results like?
Forte Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.3% since 2023.
Is Forte Secondary School a public or private school?
Forte Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Forte Secondary School?
You can call 078 300 7103. It is located at 1, Jonas Moabi, Dobsonville, Johannesburg, Roodepoort.
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