High schools near me
Find the closest public and private high schools (Grade 8 to 12) to your home or work anywhere in South Africa, sorted by distance. Your location is used only to look up nearby schools; we don't store it.
Tap “Use my location”, or pick a city below.
High schools in South Africa's biggest cities
- High schools in Johannesburg
- High schools in Pretoria
- High schools in Cape Town
- High schools in Durban
- High schools in Centurion
- High schools in Gqeberha
- High schools in Bloemfontein
- High schools in East London
- High schools in Polokwane
- High schools in Pietermaritzburg
- High schools in Soweto
- High schools in Benoni
Frequently asked questions
How do I find public and private high schools (Grade 8 to 12) near me?
Tap “Use my location” and allow your browser to share your location. SchoolsInfo lists the closest public and private high schools (Grade 8 to 12) by straight-line distance, with each school’s phone number, level, quintile, fee status and latest matric pass rate. Change the distance to see more schools.
Is my location stored?
No. Your browser sends your approximate position to our server only to look up nearby schools. It is not saved or logged.
Can I search a different area?
Yes. Open any town page, for example schools in Johannesburg, and choose “Find schools near” that town, or search by school name or suburb.
Will the nearest public school accept my child?
Public schools give priority to learners who live or whose parents work in their feeder zone, which is usually close to the school. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.