Public secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Pretoria Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Pretoria Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 218 matric candidates from Pretoria Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 206 | 181 | 87.9% |
| 2024 | 209 | 190 | 90.9% |
| 2025 | 218 | 192 | 88.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Pretoria Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 97.1%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 61 | 47 | 77.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 148 | 138 | 93.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 48 | 38 | 79.2% |
| Life Sciences | 110 | 102 | 92.7% |
| Accounting | 33 | 29 | 87.9% |
| Business Studies | 104 | 101 | 97.1% |
| Economics | 72 | 65 | 90.3% |
| Geography | 69 | 64 | 92.8% |
| History | 57 | 50 | 87.7% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Pretoria Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Pretoria Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Pretoria Secondary School 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.