David Hellen Peta Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about David Hellen Peta Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

David Hellen Peta Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,266

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, David Hellen Peta Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact David Hellen Peta Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 145 learners from David Hellen Peta Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	204	176	86.3%
2024	162	143	88.3%
2025	145	127	87.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

David Hellen Peta Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	31	25	80.6%
Mathematical Literacy	131	103	78.6%
Physical Sciences	29	23	79.3%
Life Sciences	29	27	93.1%
Accounting	29	20	69.0%
Business Studies	29	27	93.1%
Economics	29	26	89.7%
Geography	133	117	88.0%
History	104	98	94.2%
English First Additional Language	162	162	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than David Hellen Peta Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Hellen Peta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than David Hellen Peta Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,266; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against David Hellen Peta Secondary School's 87.6%.
Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than David Hellen Peta Secondary School, 2,186 compared with 1,266; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.7% against David Hellen Peta Secondary School's 87.6%).
Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against David Hellen Peta Secondary School's 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Hellen Peta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than David Hellen Peta Secondary School, 2,157 compared with 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Hellen Peta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against David Hellen Peta Secondary School's 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Hellen Peta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than David Hellen Peta Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Hellen Peta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than David Hellen Peta Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Hellen Peta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against David Hellen Peta Secondary School's 1,266; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Hellen Peta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than David Hellen Peta Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,266; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against David Hellen Peta Secondary School's 87.6%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to David Hellen Peta Secondary School for 2027

Because David Hellen Peta Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 30, Letanka, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal: P.o.box 43 Atteridgeville 0008
Telephone: 082 600 7604
EMIS number: 700231605

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at David Hellen Peta 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 David Hellen Peta Secondary School directly, on 082 600 7604, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to David Hellen Peta Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is David Hellen Peta Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?

On the numbers that are published, David Hellen Peta Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.6% 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 David Hellen Peta 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 David Hellen Peta Secondary School?

David Hellen Peta Secondary School reported 1,266 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 David Hellen Peta Secondary School?

Yes, David Hellen Peta 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 David Hellen Peta Secondary School's matric results like?

David Hellen Peta Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.3% since 2023.

Is David Hellen Peta Secondary School a public or private school?

David Hellen Peta Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact David Hellen Peta Secondary School?

You can call 082 600 7604. It is located at 30, Letanka, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Pretoria.