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Roosevelt High School

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

Roosevelt High School is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg North, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 98.1% pass rate.

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Roosevelt High School

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

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

1,883
Learners
83
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 322 learners from Roosevelt High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328327597.2%
202431530295.9%
202532231698.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Roosevelt High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13510980.7%
Mathematical Literacy180180100.0%
Physical Sciences1039188.3%
Life Sciences13913395.7%
Accounting686392.6%
Business Studies17215791.3%
Geography4646100.0%
History12611994.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Roosevelt High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Roosevelt High School, 2,936 compared with 1,883, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Roosevelt High School, 2,892 compared with 1,883; is a public primary school, a different phase than Roosevelt High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is a similar size to Roosevelt High School, with 2,611 learners against 1,883, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is a similar size to Roosevelt High School, with 2,517 learners against 1,883; is a public primary school, a different phase than Roosevelt High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 sits in roughly the same size range as Roosevelt High School, at 2,447 learners, 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 Roosevelt High School, 2,936 compared with 1,883, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Roosevelt High School's 1,883; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Roosevelt High School's 98.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Roosevelt High School, 2,892 compared with 1,883; is a public primary school, a different phase than Roosevelt High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Roosevelt High School, 2,888 compared with 1,883; is a public primary school, a different phase than Roosevelt High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Roosevelt High School's 1,883; is a public primary school, a different phase than Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt High School for 2027

Because Roosevelt 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, Thibault Steet, Roosevelt Park Ext.1, Johannesburg North, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 48927 Roosevelt Park 2129
Telephone
072 830 3176
Website
roosevelthighschool.co.za
Email
info@roosevelthighschool.co.za
EMIS number
700131367

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt High School directly, on 072 830 3176, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School reported 1,883 learners and 83 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Roosevelt High School?
Yes, Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt High School's matric results like?
Roosevelt High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.2% since 2023.
Is Roosevelt High School a public or private school?
Roosevelt High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Roosevelt High School?
You can call 072 830 3176. It is located at 1, Thibault Steet, Roosevelt Park Ext.1, Johannesburg North, Johannesburg.
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