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Iona Convent

Private combined school · Capital Park, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (1 circuit)

In Capital Park, Pretoria, Iona Convent operates as a private combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.7%.

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

Iona Convent is a private combined school serving families in and around Capital Park, Pretoria. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

432
Learners
31
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Iona Convent sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Iona Convent entered 60 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023575698.2%
2024373697.3%
2025605896.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Iona Convent reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252496.0%
Mathematical Literacy1313100.0%
Physical Sciences191684.2%
Life Sciences282796.4%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies181688.9%
History88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Here is how Iona Convent compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane North district.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Iona Convent, 2,356 compared with 432; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Iona Convent, 2,176 compared with 432; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,692 learners against Iona Convent's 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Iona Convent's 96.7%).
  • High School Montana teaches considerably more learners than Iona Convent, 1,683 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Iona Convent's 96.7%).
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Iona Convent's 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against Iona Convent's 96.7%).

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Iona Convent.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Iona Convent's 432; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Iona Convent, 2,404 compared with 432; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Iona Convent, 2,356 compared with 432; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Iona Convent's 432; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Iona Convent, 2,221 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Iona Convent's 96.7%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
263, Voortrekker Road, , Capital Park, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 23057 Gezina 0031
Telephone
012 534 4263
Website
ionaconvent.co.za
Email
secretary@ionaconvent.co.za
EMIS number
700230391

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Iona Convent?
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 Iona Convent directly, on 012 534 4263, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Iona Convent?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Iona Convent the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Iona Convent's matric pass rate of 96.7% 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 Iona Convent?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Iona Convent?
Iona Convent reported 432 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Iona Convent?
Yes. As a private school, Iona Convent sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Iona Convent's matric results like?
Iona Convent's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.2% since 2023.
Is Iona Convent a public or private school?
Iona Convent is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Iona Convent?
You can call 012 534 4263. It is located at 263, Voortrekker Road, , Capital Park, Pretoria.
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