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Fred Norman Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Fred Norman Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Ennerdale, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 90.1% pass rate.

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Fred Norman Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ennerdale, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,958
Learners
60
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Fred Norman 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 Fred Norman Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 233 learners from Fred Norman Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202332622669.3%
202428424285.2%
202523321090.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Fred Norman Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 93.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics966668.8%
Mathematical Literacy18917793.7%
Physical Sciences735169.9%
Life Sciences736893.2%
Accounting564275.0%
Business Studies12710885.0%
Economics564987.5%
Geography21118487.2%
History17414985.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Fred Norman Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Fred Norman Secondary School's 1,958; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fred Norman Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is a similar size to Fred Norman Secondary School, with 2,715 learners against 1,958; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fred Norman Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Fred Norman Secondary School, at 2,306 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fred Norman Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Fred Norman Secondary School's 90.1%.
  • Southview High School sits in roughly the same size range as Fred Norman Secondary School, at 2,274 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Fred Norman Secondary School's 90.1%).
  • Leshata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fred Norman Secondary School, at 2,194 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Fred Norman Secondary School's 90.1%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Fred Norman Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Fred Norman Secondary School's 1,958, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fred Norman Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,958; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Fred Norman Secondary School's 90.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Fred Norman Secondary School's 1,958; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fred Norman Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Fred Norman Secondary School's 1,958; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fred Norman Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fred Norman Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,958; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fred Norman 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 Fred Norman Secondary School for 2027

Fred Norman Secondary 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
507, Poseidon Street, Ext 3, Ennerdale, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 193 Ennerdale 1830
Telephone
010 023 8915
Website
frednormanschool.co.za
Email
info@frednormanschool.co.za
EMIS number
700111500

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fred Norman 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 Fred Norman Secondary School directly, on 010 023 8915, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fred Norman 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 Fred Norman Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Fred Norman Secondary School's 90.1% 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 Fred Norman Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fred Norman Secondary School?
Fred Norman Secondary School reported 1,958 learners and 60 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 Fred Norman Secondary School?
Yes, Fred Norman 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 Fred Norman Secondary School's matric results like?
Fred Norman Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.1%, in 2025. That's up from 69.3% in 2023.
Is Fred Norman Secondary School a public or private school?
Fred Norman Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fred Norman Secondary School?
You can call 010 023 8915. It is located at 507, Poseidon Street, Ext 3, Ennerdale, Johannesburg.
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