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Fourways High School
Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Fourways High School is a public high school in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 223 learners and 76 educators, about 16.1 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 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 98.2% of its 227 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.2% of the school's 227 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 | 210 | 98.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 218 | 215 | 98.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 227 | 223 | 98.2% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 223 |
| Educators (2025) | 76 |
| Learners per educator | 16.1 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 92% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700150466 |
| Exam centre number | 8150466 |
Address and location
| Street address | 42, Kingfisher Drive, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1329 Fourways 2055 |
| Suburb / area | Sandton |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800115 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Fourways High School
Is Fourways High School a public or private school?
Fourways High School is a public high school.
Does Fourways High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Fourways High School's matric pass rate?
98.2% of its 227 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 98.1%, 2024 98.6%.
How many learners are at Fourways High School?
1 223 learners and 76 educators (about 16.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 92% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Fourways High School?
Its EMIS number is 700150466. Its exam centre number is 8150466.
Where is Fourways High School?
42, Kingfisher Drive, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg. It is in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 465 1107.
Schools near Fourways High School
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Crawford International Fourways
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Witkoppen Combined Farm School
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Brescia House Ursuline Convent
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Curro Douglasdale
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.