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Norkem Park High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Kempton Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Norkem Park High School is a public secondary school in Kempton Park. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.2% pass rate.

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Norkem Park High School

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

Located in Kempton Park, Norkem Park High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,718
Learners
65
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
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More about this school

  • Located in Birchleigh North, Kempton Park.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 282 learners from Norkem Park High School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329122477.0%
202432027886.9%
202528224687.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Norkem Park High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 99.2% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1358160.0%
Mathematical Literacy18818095.7%
Physical Sciences915661.5%
Life Sciences14812383.1%
Accounting352880.0%
Business Studies13412492.5%
Economics936671.0%
Geography12912899.2%
History11010494.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Norkem Park High School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Norkem Park High School, 2,593 compared with 1,718; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Norkem Park High School's 87.2%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Norkem Park High School, 2,591 compared with 1,718; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Norkem Park High School's 87.2%.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Norkem Park High School, 2,575 compared with 1,718; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Norkem Park High School's 87.2%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Norkem Park High School's 1,718, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Norkem Park High School's 1,718; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Norkem Park High School's 87.2%.

Kempton Park

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Norkem Park High School, 2,593 compared with 1,718; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Norkem Park High School's 87.2%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Norkem Park High School, 2,591 compared with 1,718; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Norkem Park High School's 87.2%.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is a similar size to Norkem Park High School, with 2,334 learners against 1,718; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Norkem Park High School's 87.2%.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is a similar size to Norkem Park High School, with 2,319 learners against 1,718, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is a similar size to Norkem Park High School, with 2,254 learners against 1,718; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Norkem Park High School's 87.2%.
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 Norkem Park High School for 2027

Because Norkem Park High School 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
1790, Cnr James Wright Avenue And Mooifontein Road, Norkem Park, Kempton Park, Kempton Park
Postal
Private Bag X04 Birchleigh 1621
Telephone
011 972 4144
EMIS number
700260471

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Norkem Park 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 Norkem Park High School directly, on 011 972 4144, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Norkem Park High 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 Norkem Park High School the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, Norkem Park High School's matric pass rate of 87.2% is lower than JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides Norkem Park High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Norkem Park High School?
Norkem Park High School reported 1,718 learners and 65 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Norkem Park High School?
Yes, Norkem Park High 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 Norkem Park High School's matric results like?
Norkem Park High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.2%, in 2025. That's up from 77% in 2023.
Is Norkem Park High School a public or private school?
Norkem Park High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Norkem Park High School?
You can call 011 972 4144. It is located at 1790, Cnr James Wright Avenue And Mooifontein Road, Norkem Park, Kempton Park, Kempton Park.
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