Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Randfontein / Randfontein High School

Randfontein High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Randfontein, Randfontein, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

In Randfontein, Randfontein High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 97.5% pass rate.

Is any information about Randfontein High School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

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

1,679
Learners
69
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Randfontein 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 Randfontein High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 324 learners from Randfontein High School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318818497.9%
202429228597.6%
202532431697.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Randfontein High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 97.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics998282.8%
Mathematical Literacy19318997.9%
Physical Sciences594372.9%
Life Sciences1059994.3%
Accounting323093.8%
Business Studies14513492.4%
Geography797594.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Randfontein High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Randfontein High School, at 2,239 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Randfontein High School's 97.5%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Randfontein High School, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Randfontein High School's 97.5%.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Randfontein High School, with 1,996 learners against 1,679; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Randfontein High School, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Randfontein High School's 97.5%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Randfontein High School, with 1,928 learners against 1,679; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Randfontein High School's 97.5%.

Randfontein

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

  • Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Randfontein High School, at 1,682 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.5% against Randfontein High School's 97.5%.
  • Toekomsrus Primary School is a similar size to Randfontein High School, with 1,653 learners against 1,679; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Westgold Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Randfontein High School, at 1,580 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Avante sits in roughly the same size range as Randfontein High School, at 1,528 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Fjl Wells Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as Randfontein High School, at 1,517 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Randfontein High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Randfontein High School for 2027

Because Randfontein 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
1, Aloe, Greenhills, Randfontein, Randfontein
Postal
X030 Randfontein 1767
Telephone
011 693 5220
EMIS number
700270488

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Randfontein 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 Randfontein High School directly, on 011 693 5220, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Randfontein 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 Randfontein High School the best school in Randfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Randfontein High School's 97.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHAHAMA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION at 91.5%.
How many other schools are there in Randfontein besides Randfontein High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Randfontein, including Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation.
How big are the classes at Randfontein High School?
Randfontein High School reported 1,679 learners and 69 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Randfontein High School?
Yes, Randfontein 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 Randfontein High School's matric results like?
Randfontein High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.9% since 2023.
Is Randfontein High School a public or private school?
Randfontein High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Randfontein High School?
You can call 011 693 5220. It is located at 1, Aloe, Greenhills, Randfontein, Randfontein.
Related

Related schools in Randfontein

Other schools nearby, in and around Randfontein: