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Pretoria High School For Girls

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

Pretoria High School For Girls is a public secondary school based in Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.9%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Pretoria High School For Girls, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Pretoria, Pretoria High School For Girls operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,485
Learners
93
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pretoria High School For Girls is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Pretoria High School For Girls specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 280 learners from Pretoria High School For Girls who wrote matric in 2025, 98.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329129099.7%
202424724599.2%
202528027798.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pretoria High School For Girls offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics19017994.2%
Mathematical Literacy5858100.0%
Physical Sciences11910789.9%
Life Sciences146146100.0%
Accounting4040100.0%
Business Studies858296.5%
Geography4545100.0%
History656498.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Pretoria High School For Girls.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Pretoria High School For Girls's 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Pretoria High School For Girls's 1,485; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Pretoria High School For Girls's 98.9%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Pretoria High School For Girls's 1,485; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Pretoria High School For Girls's 98.9%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria High School For Girls, 2,176 compared with 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Pretoria High School For Girls's 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria High School For Girls; 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 Pretoria High School For Girls, 2,668 compared with 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Pretoria High School For Girls's 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Pretoria High School For Girls's 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria High School For Girls, 2,226 compared with 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria High School For Girls; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Pretoria High School For Girls's 1,485; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Pretoria High School For Girls's 98.9%).
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 Pretoria High School For Girls for 2027

Because Pretoria High School For Girls is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
949, Park Street, Arcadia, , Pretoria
Postal
X2 Hatfield 0028
Telephone
012 430 7341
Website
phsg.org.za
Email
info@phsg.org.za
EMIS number
700231324

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pretoria High School For Girls?
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 Pretoria High School For Girls directly, on 012 430 7341, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pretoria High School For Girls?
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 Pretoria High School For Girls the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Pretoria High School For Girls's matric pass rate of 98.9% 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 Pretoria High School For Girls?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Pretoria High School For Girls?
Pretoria High School For Girls reported 1,485 learners and 93 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Pretoria High School For Girls?
Yes, Pretoria High School For Girls 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 Pretoria High School For Girls's matric results like?
Pretoria High School For Girls's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.7% since 2023.
Is Pretoria High School For Girls a public or private school?
Pretoria High School For Girls is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pretoria High School For Girls?
You can call 012 430 7341. It is located at 949, Park Street, Arcadia, , Pretoria.
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