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High School Overkruin

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

Welcome to High School Overkruin, a public secondary school serving Wonderboom, Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.7%.

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High School Overkruin is a public secondary school in Wonderboom, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,182
Learners
61
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Originally founded 10 June 1974 as Hoërskool Sinoville, later renamed Hoërskool Overkruin; celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024.
  • A parallel-medium (Afrikaans/English) public school in Sinoville, Pretoria.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Overkruin 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 High School Overkruin for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Overkruin entered 226 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319919899.5%
2024209209100.0%
202522622398.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Overkruin reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9191100.0%
Mathematical Literacy118118100.0%
Physical Sciences666192.4%
Life Sciences969497.9%
Accounting2727100.0%
Business Studies858195.3%
Geography4444100.0%
History3737100.0%
English First Additional Language9292100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with High School Overkruin.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Overkruin, 2,356 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overkruin; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Overkruin, 2,176 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overkruin; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,692 learners against High School Overkruin's 1,182; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against High School Overkruin's 98.7%).
  • High School Montana teaches considerably more learners than High School Overkruin, 1,683 compared with 1,182; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against High School Overkruin's 98.7%).
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Overkruin, at 1,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against High School Overkruin's 98.7%.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Overkruin.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against High School Overkruin's 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overkruin; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Overkruin, 2,404 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overkruin; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Overkruin, 2,356 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overkruin; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against High School Overkruin's 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overkruin; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than High School Overkruin, 2,221 compared with 1,182; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Overkruin's 98.7%).
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 High School Overkruin for 2027

High School Overkruin 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
133, Braam Pretoriusstraat, Wonderboom, Wonderboom, Pretoria
Postal
13709 Sinoville 0129
Telephone
012 567 5115
Email
info@overkruin.com
EMIS number
700240077

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overkruin.com
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Overkruin?
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 Overkruin directly, on 012 567 5115, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Overkruin?
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 High School Overkruin the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Overkruin's matric pass rate of 98.7% 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 Overkruin?
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 Overkruin?
High School Overkruin reported 1,182 learners and 61 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 Overkruin?
Yes, High School Overkruin 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 Overkruin's matric results like?
High School Overkruin's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.5% since 2023.
Is High School Overkruin a public or private school?
High School Overkruin is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Overkruin?
You can call 012 567 5115. It is located at 133, Braam Pretoriusstraat, Wonderboom, Wonderboom, Pretoria.
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