Cosmo City Secondary School No. 2
Cosmo City, Johannesburg, Gauteng 103 m
Public high school
Far North Secondary School
Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Far North Secondary School is a public high school in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 614 learners and 49 educators, about 32.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 85.3% of its 218 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.3% of the school's 218 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 141 | 92 | 65.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 140 | 122 | 87.1% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 218 | 186 | 85.3% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 614 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 32.9 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400585 |
| Exam centre number | 8400585 |
Address and location
| Street address | 8151, South Africa Road, Cosmo City, Randburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 1613 Randburg 2125 |
| Suburb / area | Randburg |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800114 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Far North Secondary School
Is Far North Secondary School a public or private school?
Far North Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Far North Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Far North Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.3% of its 218 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 65.2%, 2024 87.1%.
How many learners are at Far North Secondary School?
1 614 learners and 49 educators (about 32.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Far North Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400585. Its exam centre number is 8400585.
Where is Far North Secondary School?
8151, South Africa Road, Cosmo City, Randburg, Johannesburg. It is in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 875 2373.
Schools near Far North Secondary School
Royal Mount College High School
Cosmo City, Randburg, Gauteng 148 m
100.0% matric 2025Maranatha Combined Private School
Zandspruit, Roodepoort, Gauteng 674 m
Hilltop Christian College
Zandspruit, Randburg, Gauteng 739 m
Royal Mount Private School
Cosmo City, Johannesburg, Gauteng 758 m
Zandspruit Primary School
Honeydew, Johannseburg, Gauteng 1.3 km
Cosmo City West Primary School
Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.4 km
Tirisano - Mmogo Junior Secondary School
Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.5 km
Baken Akademie
North Riding Ah, Roodepoort, Gauteng 1.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.