Public secondary school · Pilgrims Rest, Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Pilgrims Rest, Pilgrim's Rest, Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.
Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School entered 41 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 26 | 76.5% |
| 2024 | 35 | 33 | 94.3% |
| 2025 | 41 | 31 | 75.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| Life Sciences | 35 | 20 | 57.1% |
| Geography | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.