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High School Voortrekkerhoogte

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (1 circuit)

In Pretoria, High School Voortrekkerhoogte operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.4%.

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

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

1,469
Learners
61
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 228 matric candidates from High School Voortrekkerhoogte sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319016787.9%
202421119090.0%
202522820690.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Voortrekkerhoogte reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1007474.0%
Mathematical Literacy1029391.2%
Physical Sciences614878.7%
Life Sciences998888.9%
Accounting323093.8%
Business Studies12010285.0%
Geography4444100.0%
History575494.7%

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 Voortrekkerhoogte.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekkerhoogte, 2,404 compared with 1,469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekkerhoogte; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekkerhoogte, 2,221 compared with 1,469; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Voortrekkerhoogte's 90.4%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekkerhoogte, 2,186 compared with 1,469; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against High School Voortrekkerhoogte's 90.4%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against High School Voortrekkerhoogte's 1,469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekkerhoogte; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekkerhoogte, 2,157 compared with 1,469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekkerhoogte; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against High School Voortrekkerhoogte's 1,469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekkerhoogte; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekkerhoogte, 2,404 compared with 1,469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekkerhoogte; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekkerhoogte, 2,356 compared with 1,469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekkerhoogte; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against High School Voortrekkerhoogte's 1,469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekkerhoogte; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekkerhoogte, 2,221 compared with 1,469; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Voortrekkerhoogte's 90.4%.
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 Voortrekkerhoogte for 2027

As a public school, High School Voortrekkerhoogte 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
29, Johannes Kock Road, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X1005 Thaba Tshwane 0143
Telephone
012 651 4434
Website
hsvoortrekkerhoogte.co.za
Email
hsvth@lantic.net
EMIS number
700210237

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Voortrekkerhoogte?
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 Voortrekkerhoogte directly, on 012 651 4434, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Voortrekkerhoogte?
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 Voortrekkerhoogte the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Voortrekkerhoogte's matric pass rate of 90.4% 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 Voortrekkerhoogte?
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 Voortrekkerhoogte?
High School Voortrekkerhoogte reported 1,469 learners and 61 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 Voortrekkerhoogte?
Yes, High School Voortrekkerhoogte 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 Voortrekkerhoogte's matric results like?
High School Voortrekkerhoogte's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.9% since 2023.
Is High School Voortrekkerhoogte a public or private school?
High School Voortrekkerhoogte is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Voortrekkerhoogte?
You can call 012 651 4434. It is located at 29, Johannes Kock Road, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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