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Grade 8 2027

With limited places available, we fully understand the concern, disappointment, and frustration that many families may be experiencing. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as our Admissions team works through all communication.

Please note that any and all appeals must be sent ONLY to admissions@fairmont.co.za. We respectfully request that appeals are not sent to any other email addresses listed on our website, as this may delay the process.

We trust that everyone will understand and cooperate during this time, and we wish all families strength and clarity as they navigate this journey.

INFORMATION FOR THE GRADE 8 CLASS OF 2026.pdf

Attendance Matters at Fairmont

Attendance Matters at Fairmont.pdf

FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMICS

Fairmont is recognized as one of the top-performing academic institutions in our country. In 2019, four of our students ranked in the Top 20 in the District, and our school achieved third place out of 70 schools in District North. Additionally, seven of our learners excelled by earning first place in the following subjects: Afrikaans FAL, Business Studies, Chinese, History, IT, Life Sciences, and Visual Arts.

SPORT

Fairmont has a proud tradition of sporting excellence across various disciplines. We take pride in our Olympians and both current and former learners who have achieved success at the national and provincial levels. These accomplishments are supported by the diverse opportunities our students have to pursue a well-rounded education through our well-equipped extracurricular facilities.

CULTURE

Fairmont High School offers a variety of cultural opportunities to nurture our multi-talented learners. Activities range from acting and playwriting to musicals and talent shows, as well as drama, debating, poetry writing, and participation in the twenty-one societies available at the school.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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About Us

Our story begins in 1973, when the Provincial Admininstration of the Cape Province decided on the establishment of the school, read more...

Our Mission

We of Fairmont strive for excellence by seeking opportunities for all to realise their unique potential through self-discipline in a trusting, enjoyable and caring atmosphere of mutual respect .