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Fourways High School

Public secondary school · Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Fourways High School is a public secondary school in Sandton, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.2%.

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Located in Sandton, Johannesburg, Fourways High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,223
Learners
76
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Fourways 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 Fourways 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 227 learners from Fourways High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321421098.1%
202421821598.6%
202522722398.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Fourways High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12310988.6%
Mathematical Literacy9595100.0%
Physical Sciences787089.7%
Life Sciences908998.9%
Accounting534584.9%
Business Studies918593.4%
Geography9292100.0%
History10310299.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Fourways High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fourways High School, 2,936 compared with 1,223, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fourways High School, 2,892 compared with 1,223; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fourways High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Fourways High School, 2,611 compared with 1,223, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fourways High School, 2,517 compared with 1,223; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fourways High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Fourways High School, 2,447 compared with 1,223, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fourways High School, 2,936 compared with 1,223, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Fourways High School's 1,223; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Fourways High School's 98.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fourways High School, 2,892 compared with 1,223; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fourways High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fourways High School, 2,888 compared with 1,223; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fourways High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Fourways High School's 1,223; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fourways 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 Fourways High School for 2027

Because Fourways 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
42, Kingfisher Drive, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 1329 Fourways 2055
Telephone
011 465 1107
Website
fourwayshigh.co.za
Email
info@4ways.co.za
EMIS number
700150466

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fourways 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 Fourways High School directly, on 011 465 1107, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fourways 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 Fourways High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Fourways High School's 98.2% 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 Fourways High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fourways High School?
Fourways High School reported 1,223 learners and 76 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Fourways High School?
Yes, Fourways 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 Fourways High School's matric results like?
Fourways High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.1% since 2023.
Is Fourways High School a public or private school?
Fourways High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fourways High School?
You can call 011 465 1107. It is located at 42, Kingfisher Drive, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg.
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