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National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng
National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts) is a public high school in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a school of focus learning specialisation. In 2025 it had 462 learners and 39 educators, about 11.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.8% of its 97 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.8% of the school's 97 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99 | 95 | 96.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 101 | 100 | 99.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 97 | 89 | 91.8% | 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 | School of Focus Learning |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 462 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 11.8 (province average 27.6) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700131037 |
| Exam centre number | 8131037 |
Address and location
| Street address | 17, Hoofd Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X25 Braamfontein 2017 |
| Suburb / area | Braamfontein |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800060 |
| 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 National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)
Is National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts) a public or private school?
National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts) is a public high school.
Does National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts) 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.
What is National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)'s matric pass rate?
91.8% of its 97 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 96.0%, 2024 99.0%.
How many learners are at National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)?
462 learners and 39 educators (about 11.8 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)?
Its EMIS number is 700131037. Its exam centre number is 8131037.
Where is National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)?
17, Hoofd Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. It is in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 339 6539.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.