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Clapham High School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (1 circuit)

Clapham High School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.3%.

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Clapham High School

On this page, you will find a full profile of Clapham High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pretoria, Clapham High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

995
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Moved to its current Queenswood site in 1955.
  • Named Gauteng's 40th School of Specialisation (sports) in August 2026, partnered with Mamelodi Sundowns.
  • 2022 CAF African Schools Football Championship winners (U15 boys).
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Clapham High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Clapham High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 161 learners from Clapham High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315613586.5%
202416715592.8%
202516114791.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Clapham High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics332781.8%
Mathematical Literacy13513197.0%
Physical Sciences252184.0%
Life Sciences474187.2%
Accounting261869.2%
Business Studies12410685.5%
Geography7272100.0%
History726691.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with Clapham High School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Clapham High School's 995; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clapham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Clapham High School's 995; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clapham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clapham High School, 1,692 compared with 995; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Clapham High School's 91.3%.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Clapham High School's 995; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Clapham High School's 91.3%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clapham High School, 1,575 compared with 995; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Clapham High School's 91.3%.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Clapham High School, 2,668 compared with 995; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clapham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Clapham High School's 995; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clapham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Clapham High School's 995; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clapham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clapham High School, 2,226 compared with 995; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clapham High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Clapham High School's 995; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Clapham High School's 91.3%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Clapham High School for 2027

As a public school, Clapham High School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1629, Soutpansburg Rd, Queenswood, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 11160 Queenswood 0186
Telephone
012 333 6011
Email
admin@claphamhighschool.co.za
EMIS number
700220103

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Clapham High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Clapham High School directly, on 012 333 6011, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Clapham High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Clapham High School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Clapham High School's matric pass rate of 91.3% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Clapham High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Clapham High School?
Clapham High School reported 995 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Clapham High School?
Yes, Clapham High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Clapham High School's matric results like?
Clapham High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. That's up from 86.5% in 2023.
Is Clapham High School a public or private school?
Clapham High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Clapham High School?
You can call 012 333 6011. It is located at 1629, Soutpansburg Rd, Queenswood, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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