Northwood Independent High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Northwood Independent High School is a private secondary school serving families in and around Pretoria. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

326

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Northwood Independent High School 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

Of the 118 learners from Northwood Independent High School who wrote matric in 2025, 89% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	98	79	80.6%
2024	91	80	87.9%
2025	118	105	89.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Northwood Independent High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	19	11	57.9%
Mathematical Literacy	75	63	84.0%
Physical Sciences	14	5	35.7%
Life Sciences	29	28	96.6%
Accounting	7	5	71.4%
Business Studies	43	27	62.8%
Economics	36	16	44.4%
Geography	45	37	82.2%
History	44	28	63.6%
English First Additional Language	40	40	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Northwood Independent High School's 326; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Lesedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northwood Independent High School, 2,140 compared with 326; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Sinqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northwood Independent High School, 2,108 compared with 326; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northwood Independent High School, 2,026 compared with 326; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Northwood Independent High School's 89%.
Primary School Generaal Beyers is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,012 learners against Northwood Independent High School's 326; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Northwood Independent High School's 326; 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 Northwood Independent High School, 2,404 compared with 326; 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 Northwood Independent High School, 2,356 compared with 326; 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 Northwood Independent High School's 326; 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 Northwood Independent High School, 2,221 compared with 326; 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 Northwood Independent High School's 89%.

Admissions

How to apply

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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 74, Struben Street, , Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal: Po Box 8103 Pretoria 2107
Telephone: 012 321 6393
Website: northwoodhighpta.co.za
Email: finance@northwoodhighpta.co.za
EMIS number: 700400271

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Northwood Independent High 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 Northwood Independent High School directly, on 012 321 6393, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Northwood Independent High School?

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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Northwood Independent High School the best school in Pretoria?

On the numbers that are published, Northwood Independent High School's matric pass rate of 89% 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 Northwood Independent High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.

How big are the classes at Northwood Independent High School?

Northwood Independent High School reported 326 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Northwood Independent High School?

Yes. As a private school, Northwood Independent High 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 Northwood Independent High School's matric results like?

Northwood Independent High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. That's up from 80.6% in 2023.

Is Northwood Independent High School a public or private school?

Northwood Independent High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Northwood Independent High School?

You can call 012 321 6393. It is located at 74, Struben Street, , Pretoria, Pretoria.