The Glen High School Pretoria Admissions | Contact Details

Public Secondary Schools

The Glen High School is a prominent public English-medium, co-educational secondary school located in Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria. Established in 1976, it is officially classified as a Quintile 5 institution, identifying it as a fee-paying school and one of the best-resourced public schools in the Tshwane South district. The school is known for its Scottish-themed identity, including the use of clans (Campbell, Gordon, McDonald, and Stewart) instead of traditional houses.

  • Official Institution Name: The Glen High School

  • EMIS Number: 700211151

  • Sector: Public

  • Phase: Secondary School (Grade 8 to Grade 12)

  • Motto: Urram (Gaelic for “Respect with Honour”)

  • Status: Open

The Glen High School Matric Performance

The Glen High School maintains a strong academic reputation, consistently achieving high pass rates in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Year Pass Rate Achievement Highlights
2025 94.1% Achieved a high pass rate within the Tshwane South district.
2024 97.9% Maintained near-perfect performance with consistent results.
2023 86.2% Maintained a stable academic record above the national average.

Matric Performance Insights:

  • The school is recognised for its “Very Consistent” performance over the last decade.

  • It serves as a high-pressure academic environment focused on university preparation.

The Glen High School Subject Achievement (2025)

The school follows the CAPS curriculum and offers a wide range of academic, commercial, and technical subjects:

  • Languages: English Home Language, with First Additional Language options in Afrikaans, Sepedi, and isiZulu.

  • Sciences: Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences.

  • Commerce: Business Studies and Accounting.

  • Humanities & Arts: Geography, History, Visual Arts, and Life Orientation.

  • Technology: Information Technology (IT), Computer Applications Technology (CAT), and Consumer Studies.

The Glen High School Institutional Statistics

  • Learner Enrolment: The school serves approximately 1,200 learners.

  • Staffing: Led by Principal Mrs. C. Nel, the school is supported by a dedicated team of approximately 50 full-time staff members.

  • School Fees (2025): Compulsory fees for 2025 were set at R29,920 per annum (approx. R2,992 per month).

  • Facilities: The urban campus features an outdoor heated swimming pool, science labs, computer labs, art classrooms, and an indoor sports centre with squash courts.

The Glen High School Contact and Location Details

For parents wishing to contact the school for admissions or enquiries, the following official details apply:

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