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High School Gerrit Maritz

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (1 circuit)

High School Gerrit Maritz is a public secondary school based in Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 92.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Gerrit Maritz, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Pretoria, High School Gerrit Maritz operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,422
Learners
68
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 211 matric candidates from High School Gerrit Maritz sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320919492.8%
202421018487.6%
202521119692.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Gerrit Maritz offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics816175.3%
Mathematical Literacy928289.1%
Physical Sciences665177.3%
Life Sciences1028785.3%
Accounting221986.4%
Business Studies927480.4%
Geography443988.6%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

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

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Gerrit Maritz, 2,226 compared with 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Gerrit Maritz; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against High School Gerrit Maritz's 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Gerrit Maritz; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against High School Gerrit Maritz's 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Gerrit Maritz; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against High School Gerrit Maritz's 1,422; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against High School Gerrit Maritz's 92.9%).
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than High School Gerrit Maritz, 2,012 compared with 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Gerrit Maritz; 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 Gerrit Maritz, 2,668 compared with 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Gerrit Maritz; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against High School Gerrit Maritz's 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Gerrit Maritz; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against High School Gerrit Maritz's 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Gerrit Maritz; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Gerrit Maritz, 2,226 compared with 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Gerrit Maritz; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against High School Gerrit Maritz's 1,422; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Gerrit Maritz's 92.9%.
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 Gerrit Maritz for 2027

Because High School Gerrit Maritz 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
0000, Daan De Wetnel Rylaan, Pretoria-Noord, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
16151 Preotria-Noord 0116
Telephone
012 546 6685
Website
gerries.co.za
Email
lindy@gerries.co.za
EMIS number
700240051

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Gerrit Maritz?
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 Gerrit Maritz directly, on 012 546 6685, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Gerrit Maritz?
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 Gerrit Maritz the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Gerrit Maritz's matric pass rate of 92.9% 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 Gerrit Maritz?
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 Gerrit Maritz?
High School Gerrit Maritz reported 1,422 learners and 68 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Gerrit Maritz?
Yes, High School Gerrit Maritz 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 Gerrit Maritz's matric results like?
High School Gerrit Maritz's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.8% since 2023.
Is High School Gerrit Maritz a public or private school?
High School Gerrit Maritz is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Gerrit Maritz?
You can call 012 546 6685. It is located at 0000, Daan De Wetnel Rylaan, Pretoria-Noord, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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