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Eersterust Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (4 circuit)

In Pretoria, Eersterust Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Eersterust Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Eersterust Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

928
Learners
30
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, Eersterust 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 Eersterust Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 105 learners from Eersterust Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231046663.5%
2024958084.2%
20251058278.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Eersterust Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221463.6%
Mathematical Literacy736183.6%
Physical Sciences222090.9%
Life Sciences383284.2%
Business Studies574680.7%
Economics563562.5%
Geography827186.6%
History1717100.0%
English First Additional Language1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Eersterust Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eersterust Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eersterust Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Eersterust Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 928; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Eersterust Secondary School's 78.1%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eersterust Secondary School, 2,186 compared with 928; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Eersterust Secondary School's 78.1%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Eersterust Secondary School's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eersterust Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eersterust Secondary School, 2,157 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eersterust Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Eersterust Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Eersterust Secondary School's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eersterust Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eersterust Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eersterust Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eersterust Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eersterust Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Eersterust Secondary School's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eersterust Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Eersterust Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 928; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Eersterust Secondary School's 78.1%.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to Eersterust Secondary School for 2027

Because Eersterust 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
262, January Avenue, Eersterust, , Pretoria
Postal
41001 Eersterust 0022
Telephone
012 806 2174
Website
eersterustsecondary.co.za
EMIS number
700220020

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eersterust 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 Eersterust Secondary School directly, on 012 806 2174, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eersterust 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 Eersterust Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Eersterust Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.1% 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 Eersterust 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 Eersterust Secondary School?
Eersterust Secondary School reported 928 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Eersterust Secondary School?
Yes, Eersterust 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 Eersterust Secondary School's matric results like?
Eersterust Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.1%, in 2025. That's up from 63.5% in 2023.
Is Eersterust Secondary School a public or private school?
Eersterust Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eersterust Secondary School?
You can call 012 806 2174. It is located at 262, January Avenue, Eersterust, , Pretoria.
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