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Noordgesig Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Noordgesig Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.8%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Noordgesig Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Noordgesig Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,268
Learners
45
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Noordgesig Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Noordgesig Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Noordgesig Secondary School entered 198 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320011658.0%
20241389770.3%
202519815678.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Noordgesig Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 82.8%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221777.3%
Mathematical Literacy1179278.6%
Physical Sciences171270.6%
Life Sciences743648.6%
Accounting181266.7%
Business Studies494081.6%
Economics332369.7%
Geography584882.8%
History735068.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Noordgesig Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Noordgesig Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,268, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Noordgesig Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Noordgesig Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Noordgesig Secondary School, 2,611 compared with 1,268, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Noordgesig Secondary School, 2,517 compared with 1,268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Noordgesig Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Noordgesig Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 1,268, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Noordgesig Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,268, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Noordgesig Secondary School's 1,268; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Noordgesig Secondary School's 78.8%).
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Noordgesig Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Noordgesig Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Noordgesig Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Noordgesig Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Noordgesig Secondary School's 1,268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Noordgesig Secondary School; 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 Noordgesig Secondary School for 2027

Noordgesig Secondary School 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
240, Major Street, Noordgesig, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
30116 Wibsey Nuclear 1804
Telephone
011 935 1081
EMIS number
700140087

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Noordgesig Secondary 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 Noordgesig Secondary School directly, on 011 935 1081, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Noordgesig Secondary School?
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 Noordgesig Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Noordgesig Secondary School's 78.8% 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 Noordgesig Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Noordgesig Secondary School?
Noordgesig Secondary School reported 1,268 learners and 45 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 Noordgesig Secondary School?
Yes, Noordgesig Secondary School 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 Noordgesig Secondary School's matric results like?
Noordgesig Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.8%, in 2025. That's up from 58% in 2023.
Is Noordgesig Secondary School a public or private school?
Noordgesig Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Noordgesig Secondary School?
You can call 011 935 1081. It is located at 240, Major Street, Noordgesig, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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