School badge & flag

The school badge was a result of learner and teacher contributions and the elements were put together by Ms Buttemer, the Creative Arts and Design teacher at the school. Central to the design is the emphasis on green initiatives at the school, learners expressing themselves in a joyful was and the tree of knowledge capped by the rising sun.

Vision statement

To shape young minds to become responsible adults who make a positive contribution to society.

In keeping with our motto, Through Knowledge We Conquer, Northriding Secondary is committed to:

  • Developing Lifelong Learners: Fostering a love of learning and equipping students with the skills to succeed in the 21st century.
  • Creating Future Leaders: Encourage the development of responsible individuals who will make a positive contribution to society.
  • Inspiring Respect and Collaboration: Encouraging students to be respectful and create a spirit of collaboration.

Building a Strong School Community: Promoting a culture of involvement, and accountability, where every learner feels valued and empowered.

Mission statement

To inspire secondary school learners to become responsible adults by providing excellent education supported by the values of respect, collaboration, accountability and diversity in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg.

Our History

Northriding Secondary was established in 2014 to cater for the increasing number of learners needing placement in schools in the northern suburbs. Northriding Secondary opened its doors on the 11th of January 2014 with 10 educators and 195 learners in Grade 8 and 9.

Northriding Secondary produced its first matriculant in 2017 and currently has a staff complement of 45 and a learner enrolment of 925. Four additional brick-and-mortar classrooms and five mobile classes have been added to cater for the increasing number of learners.

A satellite school was opened on the property adjacent to the school’s sport fields in February 2025. The satellite school will develop into a fully-fledged high school named Northriding Secondary School 2.