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High School Hercules

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

High School Hercules is a public secondary school in Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.6%.

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

1,231
Learners
56
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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  • Hosted a Malaysian High Commission cultural and music outreach event in April 2025.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Hercules entered 238 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315011778.0%
202419816985.4%
202523820686.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Hercules offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics885259.1%
Mathematical Literacy11010797.3%
Physical Sciences734865.8%
Life Sciences1018988.1%
Accounting322475.0%
Business Studies979496.9%
Economics262492.3%
Geography353394.3%
History2929100.0%
English First Additional Language22100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

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

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hercules, 2,226 compared with 1,231; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hercules; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against High School Hercules's 1,231; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hercules; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against High School Hercules's 1,231; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hercules; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against High School Hercules's 1,231; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against High School Hercules's 86.6%.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than High School Hercules, 2,012 compared with 1,231; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hercules; 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 Hercules, 2,668 compared with 1,231; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hercules; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against High School Hercules's 1,231; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hercules; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against High School Hercules's 1,231; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hercules; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hercules, 2,226 compared with 1,231; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hercules; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against High School Hercules's 1,231; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Hercules's 86.6%.
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 Hercules for 2027

High School Hercules is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
570, Ribbensstreet, Hercules, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Privaatsak Hercules Hercules 0030
Telephone
012 379 4281
Website
hshercules.co.za
Email
admin@hshercules.co.za
EMIS number
700230342

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Hercules?
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 Hercules directly, on 012 379 4281, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Hercules?
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 Hercules the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Hercules's matric pass rate of 86.6% 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 Hercules?
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 Hercules?
High School Hercules reported 1,231 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Hercules?
Yes, High School Hercules 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 Hercules's matric results like?
High School Hercules's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. That's up from 78% in 2023.
Is High School Hercules a public or private school?
High School Hercules is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Hercules?
You can call 012 379 4281. It is located at 570, Ribbensstreet, Hercules, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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