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Academic excellence is at the heart of Northcliff High School

Academic Excellence

Academic excellence is at the heart of Northcliff High School. Our dedicated educators inspire learners to think critically, strive for their personal best, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Through a challenging curriculum, innovative teaching, and a supportive environment, we equip every learner with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve outstanding results and succeed beyond the classroom.

Northcliff rewards academic success at all levels and has a long tradition of outstanding achievement in matriculation examinations. A 100% Matric Pass rate is the accepted norm, with over 80% of our students going on to further studies at university. High standards mean that we foster a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed. Northcliff High has consistently been rated one of the top 3 feeder schools for the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of Johannesburg and remains a top feeder school for other major universities around the country. Our alumni cope very well with the rigors of university study and we see university success rates over 85%. We have a proud record of academic achievement and we see ourselves as a crucial step in our students’ progression towards Tertiary Education.

Academic Excellence