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High School Wonderboom

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

High School Wonderboom is a public secondary school based in 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 Wonderboom, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

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

1,051
Learners
56
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Located in Wonderboom South, Pretoria, on the southern slopes of the Magaliesberg. Originally established as 'Michael Brink Hoër', the school was renamed Die Hoërskool Wonderboom on 10 June 1950; learners are nicknamed 'Wonnies'.
  • The school celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024 ('Wonnies word 75 jaar oud in 2024').
  • Won the Pretoria Schools Interhigh C-Bond athletics championship in 2022, earning promotion to the B-Bond from 2023.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 169 matric candidates from High School Wonderboom sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318417997.3%
202418718498.4%
202516916899.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Wonderboom offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics635384.1%
Mathematical Literacy12412197.6%
Physical Sciences3232100.0%
Life Sciences605490.0%
Accounting211781.0%
Business Studies685479.4%
Economics10990.0%
Geography302996.7%
History18844.4%
English First Additional Language187187100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with High School Wonderboom.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against High School Wonderboom's 1,051; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderboom; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against High School Wonderboom's 1,051; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderboom; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Wonderboom, 1,692 compared with 1,051; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against High School Wonderboom's 99.4%).
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against High School Wonderboom's 1,051; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against High School Wonderboom's 99.4%).
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Wonderboom, 1,575 compared with 1,051; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against High School Wonderboom's 99.4%.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than High School Wonderboom, 2,668 compared with 1,051; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderboom; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against High School Wonderboom's 1,051; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderboom; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against High School Wonderboom's 1,051; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderboom; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Wonderboom, 2,226 compared with 1,051; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Wonderboom; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against High School Wonderboom's 1,051; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Wonderboom'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 Wonderboom for 2027

High School Wonderboom 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
1050, Voortrekkers Avenue, Wonderboom-Suid, Pretoria, Pretoria
Telephone
012 335 6806
Email
wonnieretoer@wonnies.co.za
EMIS number
700230383

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Wonderboom?
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 Wonderboom directly, on 012 335 6806, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Wonderboom?
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 Wonderboom the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, High School Wonderboom'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 Wonderboom?
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 Wonderboom?
High School Wonderboom reported 1,051 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Wonderboom?
Yes, High School Wonderboom 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 Wonderboom's matric results like?
High School Wonderboom's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.3% since 2023.
Is High School Wonderboom a public or private school?
High School Wonderboom is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Wonderboom?
You can call 012 335 6806. It is located at 1050, Voortrekkers Avenue, Wonderboom-Suid, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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