Public secondary school, school of focus learning specialisation · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts), including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Johannesburg, National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) operates as a public secondary school.
National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) entered 97 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.8% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99 | 95 | 96.0% |
| 2024 | 101 | 100 | 99.0% |
| 2025 | 97 | 89 | 91.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 34 | 30 | 88.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 69 | 69 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 16 | 88.9% |
| Life Sciences | 68 | 60 | 88.2% |
| Business Studies | 48 | 47 | 97.9% |
| Geography | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| History | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Because National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) 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.