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High School Waterkloof

Public secondary school · Monumentpark, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

High School Waterkloof is a public secondary school in Monumentpark, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of High School Waterkloof, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Monumentpark, Pretoria, High School Waterkloof is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

2,221
Learners
126
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Waterkloof 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 Waterkloof specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 393 learners from High School Waterkloof who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023323323100.0%
202437137099.7%
2025393393100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Waterkloof offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics24624599.6%
Mathematical Literacy127127100.0%
Physical Sciences18117697.2%
Life Sciences101101100.0%
Accounting616098.4%
Business Studies13512794.1%
Economics3535100.0%
Geography5555100.0%
History4343100.0%
English First Additional Language348348100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against High School Waterkloof.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to High School Waterkloof, with 2,404 learners against 2,221; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Waterkloof; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Waterkloof, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against High School Waterkloof's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Waterkloof, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Waterkloof; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Waterkloof, at 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Waterkloof; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bathabile Primary Farm School is a similar size to High School Waterkloof, with 2,105 learners against 2,221; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Waterkloof; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is a similar size to High School Waterkloof, with 2,668 learners against 2,221; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Waterkloof; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to High School Waterkloof, with 2,404 learners against 2,221; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Waterkloof; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Waterkloof, at 2,356 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Waterkloof; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Waterkloof, at 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Waterkloof; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Waterkloof, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against High School Waterkloof's 100%.
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 Waterkloof for 2027

High School Waterkloof 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
01, C/O Solomon Mahlangu Drive And Boeing Avenue, , Monumentpark, Pretoria
Postal
P.o.box 25085 Monumentpark 0105
Telephone
012 347 0277
Website
klofies.co.za
Email
klofies@klofies.co.za
EMIS number
700210245

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Waterkloof?
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 Waterkloof directly, on 012 347 0277, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Waterkloof?
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 Waterkloof the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Waterkloof's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OLIEVENHOUTBOSCH SECONDARY SCHOOL at 86.7%.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides High School Waterkloof?
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 Waterkloof?
High School Waterkloof reported 2,221 learners and 126 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Waterkloof?
Yes, High School Waterkloof 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 Waterkloof's matric results like?
High School Waterkloof's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School Waterkloof a public or private school?
High School Waterkloof is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Waterkloof?
You can call 012 347 0277. It is located at 01, C/O Solomon Mahlangu Drive And Boeing Avenue, , Monumentpark, Pretoria.
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