Pretoria High School For Girls Admissions | Contact Details

Pretoria High School for Girls (PHSG) is a prestigious public, English-medium secondary school for girls located in Arcadia, Pretoria. Established in 1902, it is officially classified as a Quintile 5 institution, identifying it as a fee-paying school and one of the best-resourced public schools in South Africa. The school is the sister school to Pretoria Boys High School and is known for its long tradition of academic, sporting, and cultural excellence.

• Official Institution Name: Pretoria High School for Girls

• EMIS Number: 700231324

• Sector: Public (Ex-Model C)

• Phase: Secondary School (Grade 8 to Grade 12)

• Motto: Prosit Spes Labori (We Work in Hope)

• Status: Open

Pretoria High School for Girls Matric Performance

Pretoria High School for Girls consistently maintains exceptional academic standards, frequently achieving near-perfect pass rates in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Matric Performance Insights:

• The school is recognised for its “Very Consistent” performance, with a 10-year average pass rate of 99.37%.

• Pretoria High School for Girls has achieved a 100% pass rate as recently as 2018 and is consistently listed among the top schools in Gauteng for academic achievement.

Pretoria High School for Girls Subject Achievement

The school follows the CAPS curriculum and offers a wide variety of academic, commercial, and artistic subjects. The curriculum is designed to prepare learners for university entrance, with strong emphasis on:

• Languages: English Home Language is the medium of teaching. First Additional Language options include Afrikaans and Sepedi.

• Sciences: Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences.

• Commerce: Accounting and Business Studies.

• Arts & Technology: Visual Arts, Music, Design, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), and Information Technology (IT).

• Other Electives: Geography, History, Consumer Studies, French SAL, and German SAL.

Pretoria High School for Girls Institutional Statistics

• Learner Enrolment: The school serves a diverse student body of approximately 1,300 to 1,500 girls.

• Staffing: Led by Principal Philipa Erasmus, the school is supported by a dedicated team of approximately 100 full-time staff members.

• School Fees (2026): For the 2026 school year, fees are set at R61,860 for Grade 8 and R55,400 for Grades 9–12.

• Facilities: The suburban urban campus features a swimming pool, art rooms, multiple laboratories, a media centre, a computer centre, and a water-based hockey AstroTurf.

• Boarding: The school offers boarding facilities in two houses: North Lodge and School House.

Pretoria High School for Girls Contact and Location Details

For parents wishing to contact the school for admissions or general enquiries, the following official details apply:

• Physical Address: 949 Park Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083

• Telephone: 012 430 7341

• General Email: info@phsg.org.za

• Website: http://www.phsg.org.za

• District: Tshwane South (D4)

• GPS Coordinates: 25°45′03″ S, 28°13′35″ E

Pretoria High School for Girls 2025 matric results overview