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Hammanskraal Secondary School

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

Welcome to Hammanskraal Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 94.1% pass rate.

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Hammanskraal Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,451
Learners
52
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Hammanskraal 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 Hammanskraal Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 169 matric candidates from Hammanskraal Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317716191.0%
202416315393.9%
202516915994.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hammanskraal Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics514690.2%
Mathematical Literacy12310988.6%
Physical Sciences494489.8%
Life Sciences1309774.6%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies2121100.0%
Economics8675.0%
Geography947883.0%
History999798.0%
English First Additional Language180180100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Here is how Hammanskraal Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane North district.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hammanskraal Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hammanskraal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hammanskraal Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hammanskraal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hammanskraal Secondary School, at 1,692 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Hammanskraal Secondary School's 94.1%.
  • High School Montana sits in roughly the same size range as Hammanskraal Secondary School, at 1,683 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Hammanskraal Secondary School's 94.1%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hammanskraal Secondary School, at 1,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against Hammanskraal Secondary School's 94.1%).

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Hammanskraal Secondary School's 1,451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hammanskraal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hammanskraal Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hammanskraal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hammanskraal Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hammanskraal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Hammanskraal Secondary School's 1,451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hammanskraal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Hammanskraal Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,451; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hammanskraal Secondary School's 94.1%.
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 Hammanskraal Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Hammanskraal 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
354, Lovers Lane, Mandela Village, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X495 Hammanskraal 0001
Telephone
012 882 0860
EMIS number
700400396

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hammanskraal 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 Hammanskraal Secondary School directly, on 012 882 0860, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hammanskraal 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 Hammanskraal Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Hammanskraal Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.1% 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 Hammanskraal 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 Hammanskraal Secondary School?
Hammanskraal Secondary School reported 1,451 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Hammanskraal Secondary School?
Yes, Hammanskraal 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 Hammanskraal Secondary School's matric results like?
Hammanskraal Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.1%, in 2025. That's up from 91% in 2023.
Is Hammanskraal Secondary School a public or private school?
Hammanskraal Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hammanskraal Secondary School?
You can call 012 882 0860. It is located at 354, Lovers Lane, Mandela Village, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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