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Daspoort Secondary School

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

Daspoort Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Hercules, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 83.8% pass rate.

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Daspoort Secondary School

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Daspoort Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Hercules, Pretoria, Daspoort Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,343
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Daspoort Secondary 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 Daspoort Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 198 learners from Daspoort Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313411585.8%
202413311284.2%
202519816683.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Daspoort Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 98.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics763850.0%
Mathematical Literacy595593.2%
Physical Sciences585086.2%
Life Sciences585798.3%
Accounting383078.9%
Business Studies383797.4%
Economics382463.2%
Geography979092.8%
History393384.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how Daspoort Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Daspoort Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daspoort Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Daspoort Secondary School's 1,343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daspoort Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against Daspoort Secondary School's 1,343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daspoort Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against Daspoort Secondary School's 1,343; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Daspoort Secondary School's 83.8%.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than Daspoort Secondary School, 2,012 compared with 1,343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daspoort Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Daspoort Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daspoort Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Daspoort Secondary School's 1,343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daspoort Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Daspoort Secondary School's 1,343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daspoort Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Daspoort Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daspoort Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Daspoort Secondary School's 1,343; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Daspoort Secondary School's 83.8%.
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 Daspoort Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Daspoort Secondary 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
650, Claremont Street, Daspoort, Hercules, Pretoria
Postal
50453 Hercules 0030
Telephone
012 379 0970
EMIS number
700400263

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Daspoort Secondary 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 Daspoort Secondary School directly, on 012 379 0970, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Daspoort Secondary 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 Daspoort Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Daspoort Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.8% 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 Daspoort Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Daspoort Secondary School?
Daspoort Secondary School reported 1,343 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Daspoort Secondary School?
Yes, Daspoort Secondary 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 Daspoort Secondary School's matric results like?
Daspoort Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.8% since 2023.
Is Daspoort Secondary School a public or private school?
Daspoort Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Daspoort Secondary School?
You can call 012 379 0970. It is located at 650, Claremont Street, Daspoort, Hercules, Pretoria.
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