Northriding Secondary School No.2
North Riding A.H, Randburg, Gauteng 250 m
Public high school
North Riding Secondary School
North Riding, Randburg, Gauteng
North Riding Secondary School is a public high school in North Riding, Randburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 024 learners and 38 educators, about 26.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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 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, 88.8% of its 152 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.8% of the school's 152 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 130 | 86.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 120 | 111 | 92.5% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 152 | 135 | 88.8% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 024 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 26.9 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 29% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400663 |
| Exam centre number | 8400663 |
Address and location
| Street address | 102, Hyperion Street, North Riding, Randburg, Randburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Postnet Box 389 Private Bag X3 Northgate 2162 |
| Suburb / area | North Riding |
| Town | Randburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800101 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about North Riding Secondary School
Is North Riding Secondary School a public or private school?
North Riding Secondary School is a public high school.
Does North Riding Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is North Riding Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.8% of its 152 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 86.7%, 2024 92.5%.
How many learners are at North Riding Secondary School?
1 024 learners and 38 educators (about 26.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 29% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of North Riding Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400663. Its exam centre number is 8400663.
Where is North Riding Secondary School?
102, Hyperion Street, North Riding, Randburg, Randburg. It is in North Riding, Randburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 010 442 3341.
Schools near North Riding Secondary School
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Vuleka School-Northriding
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British International Preparatory School
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Cooper College
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Sharonlea Primary School
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Curro Douglasdale
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The King's College and Preparatory School
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Little Creations Nursery School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.