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Himalaya Secondary School

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

Welcome to Himalaya Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Tshwane, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 89.4% pass rate.

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Himalaya Secondary School

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

Himalaya Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tshwane, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,047
Learners
37
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Himalaya 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 Himalaya Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 141 matric candidates from Himalaya Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314912885.9%
202413812288.4%
202514112689.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Himalaya Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 97.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics372773.0%
Mathematical Literacy1019796.0%
Physical Sciences292069.0%
Life Sciences292896.6%
Accounting443886.4%
Business Studies10910192.7%
Economics694362.3%
History716997.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

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

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Himalaya Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Himalaya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Himalaya Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,047; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Himalaya Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Himalaya Secondary School, 2,186 compared with 1,047; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Himalaya Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Himalaya Secondary School's 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Himalaya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Himalaya Secondary School, 2,157 compared with 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Himalaya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Himalaya Secondary School's 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Himalaya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Himalaya Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Himalaya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Himalaya Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Himalaya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Himalaya Secondary School's 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Himalaya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Himalaya Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,047; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Himalaya Secondary School's 89.4%.
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 Himalaya Secondary School for 2027

Because Himalaya 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
02270, Corner Bengal&37 Avenue, Laudium, Tshwane, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 13397 Laudium 0037
Telephone
012 374 2760
EMIS number
700230037

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Himalaya 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 Himalaya Secondary School directly, on 012 374 2760, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Himalaya 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 Himalaya Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Himalaya Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.4% 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 Himalaya 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 Himalaya Secondary School?
Himalaya Secondary School reported 1,047 learners and 37 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 Himalaya Secondary School?
Yes, Himalaya 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 Himalaya Secondary School's matric results like?
Himalaya Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. That's up from 85.9% in 2023.
Is Himalaya Secondary School a public or private school?
Himalaya Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Himalaya Secondary School?
You can call 012 374 2760. It is located at 02270, Corner Bengal&37 Avenue, Laudium, Tshwane, Pretoria.
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