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High School Die Fakkel

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

Welcome to High School Die Fakkel, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 91.3% pass rate.

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High School Die Fakkel is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,540
Learners
55
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Good to know

More about this school

  • The school's own website lists diefakkel@mweb.co.za as a contact email and describes itself as "a centre of academic excellence," with the Afrikaans motto phrase "Ons kan" ("We can").
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Die Fakkel 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 High School Die Fakkel for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 242 learners from High School Die Fakkel who wrote matric in 2025, 91.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321618183.8%
202422720289.0%
202524222191.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Die Fakkel reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 95.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics222195.5%
Mathematical Literacy17115993.0%
Physical Sciences151386.7%
Life Sciences736183.6%
Accounting252080.0%
Business Studies11610187.1%
Economics241979.2%
Geography726590.3%
History1048581.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how High School Die Fakkel compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against High School Die Fakkel's 1,540; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against High School Die Fakkel's 91.3%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Fakkel, 2,371 compared with 1,540; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against High School Die Fakkel's 91.3%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against High School Die Fakkel's 1,540; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against High School Die Fakkel's 91.3%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to High School Die Fakkel, with 1,987 learners against 1,540; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against High School Die Fakkel's 91.3%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to High School Die Fakkel, with 1,952 learners against 1,540, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Die Fakkel.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against High School Die Fakkel's 1,540, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Fakkel, 2,896 compared with 1,540; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against High School Die Fakkel's 91.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against High School Die Fakkel's 1,540; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Fakkel; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against High School Die Fakkel's 1,540; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Fakkel; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Die Fakkel, 2,848 compared with 1,540; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Die Fakkel; 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 High School Die Fakkel for 2027

High School Die Fakkel 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
1, Carter Avenue, Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
74096 Turffontein 2140
Telephone
011 683 7246
EMIS number
700120550

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Online

Website and social media

diefakkelhighschoo.wixsite.com
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Die Fakkel?
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 High School Die Fakkel directly, on 011 683 7246, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Die Fakkel?
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 High School Die Fakkel the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Die Fakkel's 91.3% 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 High School Die Fakkel?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Die Fakkel?
High School Die Fakkel reported 1,540 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 High School Die Fakkel?
Yes, High School Die Fakkel 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 High School Die Fakkel's matric results like?
High School Die Fakkel's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. That's up from 83.8% in 2023.
Is High School Die Fakkel a public or private school?
High School Die Fakkel is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Die Fakkel?
You can call 011 683 7246. It is located at 1, Carter Avenue, Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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