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Public high school
Hoërskool Die Fakkel
Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hoërskool Die Fakkel is a public high school in Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a ordinary & technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 540 learners and 55 educators, about 28 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, 91.3% of its 242 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.3% of the school's 242 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 216 | 181 | 83.8% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 227 | 202 | 89.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 242 | 221 | 91.3% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Ordinary & Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 540 |
| Educators (2025) | 55 |
| Learners per educator | 28 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700120550 |
| Exam centre number | 8120550 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Carter Avenue, Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 74096 Turffontein 2140 |
| Suburb / area | Forest Hill |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800055 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Hoërskool Die Fakkel
Is Hoërskool Die Fakkel a public or private school?
Hoërskool Die Fakkel is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Die Fakkel 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 Hoërskool Die Fakkel's matric pass rate?
91.3% of its 242 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 83.8%, 2024 89.0%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Die Fakkel?
1 540 learners and 55 educators (about 28 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Die Fakkel?
Its EMIS number is 700120550. Its exam centre number is 8120550.
Where is Hoërskool Die Fakkel?
1, Carter Avenue, Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 683 7246.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.