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Hofmeyr Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (2 circuit)

Hofmeyr Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 67.1% pass rate.

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

Located in Pretoria, Hofmeyr Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,394
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hofmeyr Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Hofmeyr Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 146 matric candidates from Hofmeyr Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 67.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316914082.8%
202419915577.9%
20251469867.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hofmeyr Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251976.0%
Mathematical Literacy17513174.9%
Physical Sciences231565.2%
Life Sciences2323100.0%
Accounting171694.1%
Business Studies594576.3%
Economics632742.9%
Geography12911085.3%
History1149280.7%
English First Additional Language200200100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Hofmeyr Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 1,394; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 1,394; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 67.1%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 1,394; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 67.1%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hofmeyr Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,394; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 1,394; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Hofmeyr Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,394; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 1,394; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 1,394; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hofmeyr Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,394; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 1,394; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hofmeyr Secondary School's 67.1%.
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 Hofmeyr Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Hofmeyr Secondary School 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, Mngadi And Mafole Street, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
0 21 0008
Telephone
012 373 8637
EMIS number
700231746

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hofmeyr Secondary School?
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 Hofmeyr Secondary School directly, on 012 373 8637, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hofmeyr Secondary School?
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 Hofmeyr Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Hofmeyr Secondary School's matric pass rate of 67.1% 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 Hofmeyr Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Hofmeyr Secondary School?
Hofmeyr Secondary School reported 1,394 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Hofmeyr Secondary School?
Yes, Hofmeyr Secondary School 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 Hofmeyr Secondary School's matric results like?
Hofmeyr Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 67.1%, in 2025. That's down from 82.8% in 2023.
Is Hofmeyr Secondary School a public or private school?
Hofmeyr Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hofmeyr Secondary School?
You can call 012 373 8637. It is located at 1, Mngadi And Mafole Street, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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