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North Riding Secondary School

Public secondary school · Randburg, Randburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

North Riding Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Randburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about North Riding Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Randburg, North Riding Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,024
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

North Riding Secondary 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 North Riding Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 152 learners from North Riding Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315013086.7%
202412011192.5%
202515213588.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, North Riding Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics503774.0%
Mathematical Literacy717098.6%
Physical Sciences301860.0%
Life Sciences625588.7%
Accounting323093.8%
Business Studies696695.7%
Geography6161100.0%
History7272100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against North Riding Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than North Riding Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than North Riding Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than North Riding Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than North Riding Secondary School, 2,611 compared with 1,024, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than North Riding Secondary School, 2,517 compared with 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than North Riding Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than North Riding Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Randburg

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

  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than North Riding Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Paradise Bend Primary School teaches considerably more learners than North Riding Secondary School, 2,389 compared with 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than North Riding Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Meridian Cosmo City Combined School teaches considerably more learners than North Riding Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 1,024; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.8% against North Riding Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Rand Park High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,586 learners against North Riding Secondary School's 1,024; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against North Riding Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Kwena Molapo Comprehensive Farm School teaches considerably more learners than North Riding Secondary School, 1,573 compared with 1,024; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.1% against North Riding Secondary School's 88.8%.
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 North Riding Secondary School for 2027

North Riding 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
102, Hyperion Street, North Riding, Randburg, Randburg
Postal
Postnet Box 389 Private Bag X3 Northgate 2162
Telephone
010 442 3341
EMIS number
700400663

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at North Riding 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 North Riding Secondary School directly, on 010 442 3341, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to North Riding 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 North Riding Secondary School the best school in Randburg?
On the numbers that are published, North Riding Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.8% is lower than RAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Randburg besides North Riding Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Randburg, including Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2.
How big are the classes at North Riding Secondary School?
North Riding Secondary School reported 1,024 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 North Riding Secondary School?
Yes, North Riding 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 North Riding Secondary School's matric results like?
North Riding Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.7% since 2023.
Is North Riding Secondary School a public or private school?
North Riding Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact North Riding Secondary School?
You can call 010 442 3341. It is located at 102, Hyperion Street, North Riding, Randburg, Randburg.
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