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Public high school
Northcliff High School
Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Northcliff High School is a public high school in Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 622 learners and 87 educators, about 18.6 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, 98.1% of its 268 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.1% of the school's 268 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 292 | 285 | 97.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 292 | 288 | 98.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 268 | 263 | 98.1% | 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) | 1 622 |
| Educators (2025) | 87 |
| Learners per educator | 18.6 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700140285 |
| Exam centre number | 8140285 |
Address and location
| Street address | 000, Mountainview Drive, Blackheath, Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 35412 Northcliff 2115 |
| Suburb / area | Extension3 Northcliff |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800088 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Northcliff High School
Is Northcliff High School a public or private school?
Northcliff High School is a public high school.
Does Northcliff 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 Northcliff High School's matric pass rate?
98.1% of its 268 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 97.6%, 2024 98.6%.
How many learners are at Northcliff High School?
1 622 learners and 87 educators (about 18.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Northcliff High School?
Its EMIS number is 700140285. Its exam centre number is 8140285.
Where is Northcliff High School?
000, Mountainview Drive, Blackheath, Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg. It is in Extension3 Northcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 476 1544.
Schools near Northcliff High School
Abbotts College-Northcliff
Northcliff, Randburg, Gauteng 405 m
North West Christian School
North Cliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng 518 m
Gracehill Christian School
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Eadvance Spark Cresta
Windsor, Randburg, Gauteng 570 m
Northcliff Primary School
Northcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng 963 m
Craighall College
Risidale, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.1 km
Andrews Academy
Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.6 km
Andrews Academy
Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.