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High School F H/ Odendaal

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

High School F H/ Odendaal is a public secondary school in East Lynn, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 97.1% pass rate.

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Located in East Lynn, Pretoria, High School F H/ Odendaal is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,299
Learners
68
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School F H/ Odendaal is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 F H/ Odendaal specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 207 learners from High School F H/ Odendaal who wrote matric in 2025, 97.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326724491.4%
202423122497.0%
202520720197.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School F H/ Odendaal offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics534279.2%
Mathematical Literacy17817397.2%
Physical Sciences3333100.0%
Life Sciences785469.2%
Accounting181583.3%
Business Studies12611692.1%
Geography3535100.0%
History4141100.0%
English First Additional Language1515100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with High School F H/ Odendaal.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against High School F H/ Odendaal's 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School F H/ Odendaal; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against High School F H/ Odendaal's 1,299; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School F H/ Odendaal's 97.1%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against High School F H/ Odendaal's 1,299; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against High School F H/ Odendaal's 97.1%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School F H/ Odendaal, 2,176 compared with 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School F H/ Odendaal; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against High School F H/ Odendaal's 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School F H/ Odendaal; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than High School F H/ Odendaal, 2,668 compared with 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School F H/ Odendaal; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against High School F H/ Odendaal's 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School F H/ Odendaal; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against High School F H/ Odendaal's 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School F H/ Odendaal; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School F H/ Odendaal, 2,226 compared with 1,299; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School F H/ Odendaal; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against High School F H/ Odendaal's 1,299; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School F H/ Odendaal's 97.1%.
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 F H/ Odendaal for 2027

Because High School F H/ Odendaal 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
200, Baviaanspoortweg, Derdepoort, East Lynn, Pretoria
Postal
P O Box 15141 Lynn East 0039
Telephone
012 800 1141
Website
fhodendaal.co.za
Email
admin@fhodendaal.co.za
EMIS number
700220160

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School F H/ Odendaal?
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 F H/ Odendaal directly, on 012 800 1141, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School F H/ Odendaal?
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 F H/ Odendaal the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School F H/ Odendaal's matric pass rate of 97.1% 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 F H/ Odendaal?
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 F H/ Odendaal?
High School F H/ Odendaal reported 1,299 learners and 68 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 F H/ Odendaal?
Yes, High School F H/ Odendaal 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 F H/ Odendaal's matric results like?
High School F H/ Odendaal's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. That's up from 91.4% in 2023.
Is High School F H/ Odendaal a public or private school?
High School F H/ Odendaal is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School F H/ Odendaal?
You can call 012 800 1141. It is located at 200, Baviaanspoortweg, Derdepoort, East Lynn, Pretoria.
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