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Loreto Convent School

Private combined school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

Loreto Convent School is a private combined school based in Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Loreto Convent School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Pretoria, Loreto Convent School operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

527
Learners
41
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Loreto Convent School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Loreto Convent School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Loreto Convent School entered 35 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235353100.0%
20246464100.0%
20253535100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Loreto Convent School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2929100.0%
Mathematical Literacy3535100.0%
Physical Sciences2626100.0%
Life Sciences4949100.0%
Accounting121083.3%
Business Studies3232100.0%
Geography1515100.0%
History1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Loreto Convent School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Loreto Convent School's 527; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Loreto Convent School's 527; 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 (100% against Loreto Convent School's 100%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Loreto Convent School's 527; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Loreto Convent School's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Loreto Convent School, 2,176 compared with 527; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Loreto Convent School's 527; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 Loreto Convent School, 2,668 compared with 527; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Loreto Convent School's 527; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Loreto Convent School's 527; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Loreto Convent School, 2,226 compared with 527; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Loreto Convent School's 527; 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 (100% against Loreto Convent School'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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
135, Skinner Street, , Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
11381 The Tramshed 0126
Telephone
012 326 6342
Website
loreto.co.za
Email
admin@loreto.co.za
EMIS number
700231043

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Loreto Convent 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 Loreto Convent School directly, on 012 326 6342, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Loreto Convent 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Loreto Convent School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Loreto Convent School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Loreto Convent School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Loreto Convent School?
Loreto Convent School reported 527 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Loreto Convent School?
Yes. As a private school, Loreto Convent School 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 Loreto Convent School's matric results like?
Loreto Convent School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Loreto Convent School a public or private school?
Loreto Convent School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Loreto Convent School?
You can call 012 326 6342. It is located at 135, Skinner Street, , Pretoria, Pretoria.
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