Horizon International High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Horizon International High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Horizon International High School is a private secondary school in Turffontien, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

237

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Horizon International High School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 38 matric candidates from Horizon International High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	38	38	100.0%
2024	48	48	100.0%
2025	38	38	100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Horizon International High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	29	22	75.9%
Mathematical Literacy	19	19	100.0%
Physical Sciences	20	18	90.0%
Life Sciences	24	23	95.8%
Accounting	11	10	90.9%
Business Studies	15	15	100.0%
Geography	18	18	100.0%
History	25	25	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Horizon International High School's 237; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Horizon International High School, 2,715 compared with 237; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Horizon International High School's 237; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Horizon International High School's 100%.
Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Horizon International High School's 237; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Horizon International High School's 100%.
Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Horizon International High School, 2,194 compared with 237; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Horizon International High School's 100%).

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Horizon International High School's 237; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Horizon International High School, 2,896 compared with 237; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Horizon International High School's 100%.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Horizon International High School's 237; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Horizon International High School's 237; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Horizon International High School, 2,848 compared with 237; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1, Cnr. Peter Wessels Street And Eastwood Street, , Turffontien, Johannesburg
Postal: 82033 Southdale 2135
Telephone: 011 434 5234
EMIS number: 700122309

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Horizon International 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 Horizon International High School directly, on 011 434 5234, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Horizon International High 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 Horizon International High School the best school in Johannesburg?

On the numbers that are published, Horizon International High School's 100% 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 Horizon International High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Horizon International High School?

Horizon International High School reported 237 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Horizon International High School?

Yes. As a private school, Horizon International High School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Horizon International High School's matric results like?

Horizon International High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.

Is Horizon International High School a public or private school?

Horizon International High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Horizon International High School?

You can call 011 434 5234. It is located at 1, Cnr. Peter Wessels Street And Eastwood Street, , Turffontien, Johannesburg.