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High School Pretoria-Wes

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

Welcome to High School Pretoria-Wes, a public secondary school serving Pretoria West, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 87.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Pretoria-Wes, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

High School Pretoria-Wes is a public secondary school in Pretoria West, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,649
Learners
62
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • In May 2024, radio station 947's 'School Invasion' visited the school and Brand South Africa donated R50,000 to restock its library.
  • The 2024 matric class achieved a 90% pass rate.
In the news

High School Pretoria-Wes on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Pretoria-Wes entered 238 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321519289.3%
202422019890.0%
202523820887.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Pretoria-Wes reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 98.9% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics746081.1%
Mathematical Literacy14714397.3%
Physical Sciences574273.7%
Life Sciences977173.2%
Accounting493775.5%
Business Studies12711993.7%
Geography908998.9%
History585798.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

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

  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to High School Pretoria-Wes, with 2,226 learners against 1,649; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Wes; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Pretoria-Wes, at 2,140 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Wes; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Pretoria-Wes, at 2,108 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Wes; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Pretoria-Wes, at 2,026 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against High School Pretoria-Wes's 87.4%.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is a similar size to High School Pretoria-Wes, with 2,012 learners against 1,649; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Wes; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against High School Pretoria-Wes's 1,649; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Wes; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Pretoria-Wes, 2,404 compared with 1,649; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Wes; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Pretoria-Wes, 2,356 compared with 1,649; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Wes; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to High School Pretoria-Wes, with 2,226 learners against 1,649; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pretoria-Wes; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as High School Pretoria-Wes, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Pretoria-Wes's 87.4%.
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 Pretoria-Wes for 2027

As a public school, High School Pretoria-Wes follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Nic Van Vuuren Avenue, Pretoria West, Pretoria West, Pretoria
Postal
P.o. Box 19127 Pretoria West 0117
Telephone
012 327 5163
EMIS number
700230367

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Pretoria-Wes?
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-Wes directly, on 012 327 5163, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Pretoria-Wes?
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 Pretoria-Wes the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Pretoria-Wes's matric pass rate of 87.4% 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-Wes?
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-Wes?
High School Pretoria-Wes reported 1,649 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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-Wes?
Yes, High School Pretoria-Wes 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-Wes's matric results like?
High School Pretoria-Wes's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.3% since 2023.
Is High School Pretoria-Wes a public or private school?
High School Pretoria-Wes is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Pretoria-Wes?
You can call 012 327 5163. It is located at 1, Nic Van Vuuren Avenue, Pretoria West, Pretoria West, Pretoria.
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