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Northview High School

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

In Johannesburg, Northview High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 71.3%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Northview High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Northview High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,197
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Located on Athol Street in Highlands North, Johannesburg.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Northview High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Northview High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 195 matric candidates from Northview High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319013269.5%
202414911979.9%
202519513971.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Northview High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 95.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics602948.3%
Mathematical Literacy898089.9%
Physical Sciences483266.7%
Life Sciences1027977.5%
Accounting20945.0%
Business Studies403587.5%
Economics402562.5%
Geography10710295.3%
History615895.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Northview High School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northview High School, 3,591 compared with 1,197; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northview High School, 2,896 compared with 1,197; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Northview High School's 71.3%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northview High School, 2,848 compared with 1,197; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Northview High School's 1,197; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Northview High School's 1,197; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Northview High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Northview High School's 1,197, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northview High School, 2,896 compared with 1,197; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Northview High School's 71.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Northview High School's 1,197; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Northview High School's 1,197; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northview High School, 2,848 compared with 1,197; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northview High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Northview High School for 2027

Because Northview 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
00, Athol Street, Highlands North, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
2192
Telephone
011 786 4386
EMIS number
700151050

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northview 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 Northview High School directly, on 011 786 4386, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northview High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Northview High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Northview High School's matric pass rate of 71.3% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Northview High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Northview High School?
Northview High School reported 1,197 learners and 44 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 Northview High School?
Yes, Northview 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 Northview High School's matric results like?
Northview High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 69.5% since 2023.
Is Northview High School a public or private school?
Northview High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northview High School?
You can call 011 786 4386. It is located at 00, Athol Street, Highlands North, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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