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High School Pretoria-Noord

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

High School Pretoria-Noord is a public secondary school based in Pretoria-Noord, Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.4%.

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

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

996
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Pretoria-Noord 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 Pretoria-Noord specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 178 matric candidates from High School Pretoria-Noord sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317417198.3%
202416716699.4%
202517817799.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Pretoria-Noord offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics564987.5%
Mathematical Literacy11111099.1%
Physical Sciences292896.6%
Life Sciences544990.7%
Accounting151280.0%
Business Studies312787.1%
Geography4343100.0%
History363288.9%
English First Additional Language167167100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how High School Pretoria-Noord compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Pretoria-Noord, 2,226 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Noord; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against High School Pretoria-Noord's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Noord; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against High School Pretoria-Noord's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Noord; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against High School Pretoria-Noord's 996; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against High School Pretoria-Noord's 99.4%.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than High School Pretoria-Noord, 2,012 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Noord; 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 Pretoria-Noord, 2,668 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Noord; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against High School Pretoria-Noord's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Noord; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against High School Pretoria-Noord's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Noord; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Pretoria-Noord, 2,226 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Noord; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against High School Pretoria-Noord's 996; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Pretoria-Noord's 99.4%).
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 Pretoria-Noord for 2027

High School Pretoria-Noord 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
538, Berglaan, Pretoria-Noord, Pretoria-Noord, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X05 Pretoria-Noord 0116
Telephone
012 546 6590
EMIS number
700240085

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Pretoria-Noord?
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 Pretoria-Noord directly, on 012 546 6590, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Pretoria-Noord?
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 Pretoria-Noord the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Pretoria-Noord's matric pass rate of 99.4% 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 Pretoria-Noord?
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 Pretoria-Noord?
High School Pretoria-Noord reported 996 learners and 42 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 Pretoria-Noord?
Yes, High School Pretoria-Noord 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 Pretoria-Noord's matric results like?
High School Pretoria-Noord's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.3% since 2023.
Is High School Pretoria-Noord a public or private school?
High School Pretoria-Noord is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Pretoria-Noord?
You can call 012 546 6590. It is located at 538, Berglaan, Pretoria-Noord, Pretoria-Noord, Pretoria.
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