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Northcliff High School

Public secondary school · Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Northcliff High School is a public secondary school based in Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.1% pass rate.

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In Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg, Northcliff High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,622
Learners
87
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Northcliff High School entered 268 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.1% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329228597.6%
202429228898.6%
202526826398.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Northcliff High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14613995.2%
Mathematical Literacy146146100.0%
Physical Sciences928794.6%
Life Sciences1049995.2%
Accounting908594.4%
Business Studies17817497.8%
Geography7676100.0%
History129129100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Northcliff High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff High School, 2,936 compared with 1,622, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff High School, 2,892 compared with 1,622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northcliff High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff High School, 2,611 compared with 1,622, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff High School, 2,517 compared with 1,622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northcliff High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff High School, 2,447 compared with 1,622, 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 Northcliff High School, 2,936 compared with 1,622, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Northcliff High School's 1,622; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Northcliff High School's 98.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff High School, 2,892 compared with 1,622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northcliff High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff High School, 2,888 compared with 1,622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northcliff High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Northcliff High School's 1,622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northcliff High 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 Northcliff High School for 2027

As a public school, Northcliff High School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
000, Mountainview Drive, Blackheath, Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 35412 Northcliff 2115
Telephone
011 476 1544
Website
northcliffhigh.co.za
Email
info@northcliffhigh.co.za
EMIS number
700140285

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northcliff 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 Northcliff High School directly, on 011 476 1544, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northcliff 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 Northcliff High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Northcliff High School's 98.1% 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 Northcliff High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Northcliff High School?
Northcliff High School reported 1,622 learners and 87 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Northcliff High School?
Yes, Northcliff 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 Northcliff High School's matric results like?
Northcliff High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.6% since 2023.
Is Northcliff High School a public or private school?
Northcliff High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northcliff High School?
You can call 011 476 1544. It is located at 000, Mountainview Drive, Blackheath, Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg.
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