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High School Silverton

Public secondary school · Silverton, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (4 circuit)

In Silverton, Pretoria, High School Silverton operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about High School Silverton: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

High School Silverton is a public secondary school serving families in and around Silverton, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,478
Learners
67
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • The school (nicknamed 'Silvies') is marking its 60th anniversary in 2026, with the official 2026 school theme being 'Silvies@60: Honour the past, shape the future'.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 193 learners from High School Silverton who wrote matric in 2025, 90.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318017094.4%
202421120295.7%
202519317590.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Silverton reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 96.9% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics605591.7%
Mathematical Literacy15314896.7%
Physical Sciences393179.5%
Life Sciences988283.7%
Accounting595288.1%
Business Studies15213991.4%
Geography656396.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with High School Silverton.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Silverton, 2,404 compared with 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Silverton; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than High School Silverton, 2,221 compared with 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Silverton's 90.7%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Silverton, 2,186 compared with 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against High School Silverton's 90.7%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against High School Silverton's 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Silverton; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Silverton, 2,157 compared with 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Silverton; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against High School Silverton's 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Silverton; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Silverton, 2,404 compared with 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Silverton; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Silverton, 2,356 compared with 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Silverton; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against High School Silverton's 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Silverton; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than High School Silverton, 2,221 compared with 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Silverton's 90.7%.
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 Silverton for 2027

As a public school, High School Silverton 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
122, De Boulevard, Silverton, Silverton, Pretoria
Postal
P/Bagx533 Silverton 0127
Telephone
012 804 6719
EMIS number
700220186

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Online

Website and social media

www.silvies.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Silverton?
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 Silverton directly, on 012 804 6719, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Silverton?
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 Silverton the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Silverton's matric pass rate of 90.7% 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 Silverton?
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 Silverton?
High School Silverton reported 1,478 learners and 67 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 Silverton?
Yes, High School Silverton 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 Silverton's matric results like?
High School Silverton's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.7%, in 2025. That's down from 94.4% in 2023.
Is High School Silverton a public or private school?
High School Silverton is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Silverton?
You can call 012 804 6719. It is located at 122, De Boulevard, Silverton, Silverton, Pretoria.
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