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.

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.

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.