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High School Florida

Public secondary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

High School Florida is a public secondary school based in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.5%.

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

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

1,040
Learners
67
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 206 matric candidates from High School Florida sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320820699.0%
202419919899.5%
202520620599.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Florida offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics434195.3%
Mathematical Literacy129129100.0%
Physical Sciences312890.3%
Life Sciences393897.4%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies524688.5%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography1616100.0%
History393897.4%
English First Additional Language185185100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against High School Florida.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against High School Florida's 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against High School Florida's 99.5%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against High School Florida's 1,040, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against High School Florida's 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Florida; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Florida, 1,861 compared with 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Florida's 99.5%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against High School Florida's 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against High School Florida's 99.5%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Florida, 2,936 compared with 1,040, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against High School Florida's 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against High School Florida's 99.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Florida, 2,892 compared with 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Florida; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Florida, 2,888 compared with 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Florida; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against High School Florida's 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Florida; 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 High School Florida for 2027

Because High School Florida 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
276, Louis Botha Avenue, Florida Hills, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
500 Florida Hills 1716
Telephone
011 672 5345
Website
florries.co.za
Email
bemarking@florries.co.za
EMIS number
700250233

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Florida?
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 Florida directly, on 011 672 5345, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Florida?
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 High School Florida the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Florida's 99.5% 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 Florida?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Florida?
High School Florida reported 1,040 learners and 67 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 High School Florida?
Yes, High School Florida 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 Florida's matric results like?
High School Florida's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99% since 2023.
Is High School Florida a public or private school?
High School Florida is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Florida?
You can call 011 672 5345. It is located at 276, Louis Botha Avenue, Florida Hills, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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