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Pretoria Secondary School

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

In Pretoria, Pretoria Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.1% pass rate.

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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.

1,623
Learners
56
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320618187.9%
202420919090.9%
202521819288.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Pretoria Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 97.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics614777.0%
Mathematical Literacy14813893.2%
Physical Sciences483879.2%
Life Sciences11010292.7%
Accounting332987.9%
Business Studies10410197.1%
Economics726590.3%
Geography696492.8%
History575087.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Pretoria Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Pretoria Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pretoria Secondary School's 88.1%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is a similar size to Pretoria Secondary School, with 2,186 learners against 1,623; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.7% against Pretoria Secondary School's 88.1%).
  • Legora Primary School is a similar size to Pretoria Secondary School, with 2,176 learners against 1,623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is a similar size to Pretoria Secondary School, with 2,157 learners against 1,623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pretoria Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Pretoria Secondary School's 1,623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Pretoria Secondary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Pretoria Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pretoria Secondary School's 88.1%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Pretoria Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
331, Skinner, , Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Box 27435 Sunnyside 0132
Telephone
012 322 9943
EMIS number
700400087

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pretoria Secondary 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 Pretoria Secondary School directly, on 012 322 9943, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pretoria Secondary 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 Pretoria Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Pretoria Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.1% 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 Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Pretoria Secondary School?
Pretoria Secondary School reported 1,623 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Pretoria Secondary School 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 Secondary School's matric results like?
Pretoria Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.9% since 2023.
Is Pretoria Secondary School a public or private school?
Pretoria Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pretoria Secondary School?
You can call 012 322 9943. It is located at 331, Skinner, , Pretoria, Pretoria.
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