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High School Akasia

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

High School Akasia is a public secondary school in Akasia, Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.1%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of High School Akasia, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Akasia, Pretoria, High School Akasia is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,273
Learners
54
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • The school's own site reports a 2022 matric pass rate of 95.65%, with 61.61% of learners achieving Bachelor's-level passes.
  • Subject of recurring, multi-year admissions/placement disputes covered by national and local media (2025-2026).
In the news

High School Akasia on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Akasia 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 High School Akasia specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 231 matric candidates from High School Akasia sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322821694.7%
202424122995.0%
202523121593.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Akasia offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13910877.7%
Mathematical Literacy10210098.0%
Physical Sciences897584.3%
Life Sciences1029997.1%
Accounting272488.9%
Business Studies15315098.0%
Geography3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

5 other schools in Tshwane West district, for comparison against High School Akasia.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Akasia, 2,226 compared with 1,273; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Akasia; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against High School Akasia's 1,273; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Akasia; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against High School Akasia's 1,273; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Akasia; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against High School Akasia's 1,273; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against High School Akasia's 93.1%).
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than High School Akasia, 2,012 compared with 1,273; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Akasia; 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 High School Akasia, 2,668 compared with 1,273; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Akasia; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against High School Akasia's 1,273; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Akasia; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against High School Akasia's 1,273; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Akasia; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Akasia, 2,226 compared with 1,273; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Akasia; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against High School Akasia's 1,273; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Akasia's 93.1%.
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 High School Akasia for 2027

Because High School Akasia 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
67, Main Street, Heatherdale, Akasia, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag 3 Karenpark 0118
Telephone
012 542 1178
EMIS number
700240044

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Online

Website and social media

www.hsakasia.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Akasia?
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 High School Akasia directly, on 012 542 1178, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Akasia?
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 High School Akasia the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Akasia's matric pass rate of 93.1% 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 High School Akasia?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at High School Akasia?
High School Akasia reported 1,273 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 High School Akasia?
Yes, High School Akasia 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 High School Akasia's matric results like?
High School Akasia's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.7% since 2023.
Is High School Akasia a public or private school?
High School Akasia is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Akasia?
You can call 012 542 1178. It is located at 67, Main Street, Heatherdale, Akasia, Pretoria.
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