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R W Fick Secondary School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to R W Fick Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.9%.

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R W Fick Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

897
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, R W Fick Secondary 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 R W Fick Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 112 matric candidates from R W Fick Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231227561.5%
20241007676.0%
20251129483.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

R W Fick Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 94.6% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241354.2%
Mathematical Literacy766788.2%
Physical Sciences16956.3%
Life Sciences442556.8%
Accounting221986.4%
Business Studies565394.6%
Economics564275.0%
Geography443988.6%
History625791.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how R W Fick Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against R W Fick Secondary School's 897, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against R W Fick Secondary School's 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than R W Fick Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against R W Fick Secondary School's 897, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against R W Fick Secondary School's 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than R W Fick Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against R W Fick Secondary School's 897, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against R W Fick Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against R W Fick Secondary School's 897, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than R W Fick Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 897; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against R W Fick Secondary School's 83.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against R W Fick Secondary School's 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than R W Fick Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against R W Fick Secondary School's 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than R W Fick Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than R W Fick Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than R W Fick Secondary 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 R W Fick Secondary School for 2027

R W Fick 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
1, Peerboom, Bosmont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
88368 Newclare 2112
Telephone
011 474 2856
EMIS number
700140095

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at R W Fick 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 R W Fick Secondary School directly, on 011 474 2856, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to R W Fick Secondary 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 R W Fick Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, R W Fick Secondary School's 83.9% 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 R W Fick Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at R W Fick Secondary School?
R W Fick Secondary School reported 897 learners and 35 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 R W Fick Secondary School?
Yes, R W Fick 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 R W Fick Secondary School's matric results like?
R W Fick Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.9%, in 2025. That's up from 61.5% in 2023.
Is R W Fick Secondary School a public or private school?
R W Fick Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact R W Fick Secondary School?
You can call 011 474 2856. It is located at 1, Peerboom, Bosmont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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