National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

462

Learners

Educators

R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

School Of Focus Learning

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts), 2,888 compared with 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts); and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts); and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts), 2,306 compared with 462; is a public combined school, a different phase than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts); charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s 91.8%.
Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts), 2,274 compared with 462; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s 91.8%).
Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s 462; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s 91.8%.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts), 2,936 compared with 462, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s 462; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s 91.8%.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts), 2,892 compared with 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts); and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts), 2,888 compared with 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts); and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts); and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 17, Hoofd Street, Braamfontein, , Johannesburg
Postal: Private Bag X25 Braamfontein 2017
Telephone: 011 339 6539
EMIS number: 700131037

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)?

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 National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) directly, on 011 339 6539, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)?

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 National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) the best school in Johannesburg?

On the numbers that are published, National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s 91.8% 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 National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)?

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

How big are the classes at National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)?

National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) reported 462 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)?

Yes, National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) 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 National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s matric results like?

National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)'s most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.8%, in 2025. That's down from 96% in 2023.

Is National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) a public or private school?

National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts) is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact National School Of The Arts (Creative And Performing Arts)?

You can call 011 339 6539. It is located at 17, Hoofd Street, Braamfontein, , Johannesburg.