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Pretoria Technical High School

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

Welcome to Pretoria Technical High School, a public secondary school serving Arcadia, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 91.6% pass rate.

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Pretoria Technical High School is a public secondary school in Arcadia, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,043
Learners
47
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Pretoria Technical High 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 Technical High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 154 matric candidates from Pretoria Technical High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314412989.6%
202416215394.4%
202515414191.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Pretoria Technical High School reported results in 2 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 77.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1629860.5%
Physical Sciences675277.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Pretoria Technical High School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Technical High School, 2,404 compared with 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Technical High School, 2,221 compared with 1,043; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pretoria Technical High School's 91.6%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Technical High School, 2,186 compared with 1,043; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Pretoria Technical High School's 91.6%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Pretoria Technical High School's 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Technical High School, 2,157 compared with 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Pretoria Technical High School's 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Technical High School, 2,404 compared with 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Technical High School, 2,356 compared with 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Pretoria Technical High School's 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pretoria Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Technical High School, 2,221 compared with 1,043; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pretoria Technical High School's 91.6%.
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 Technical High School for 2027

Because Pretoria Technical High 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
649, Park Street, , Arcadia, Pretoria
Postal
346 Pretoria 0001
Telephone
012 343 2357
Website
pths.edupage.org
Email
admin@pths.co.za
EMIS number
700231340

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pretoria Technical High 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 Technical High School directly, on 012 343 2357, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pretoria Technical High 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 Technical High School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Pretoria Technical High School's matric pass rate of 91.6% 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 Technical High 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 Technical High School?
Pretoria Technical High School reported 1,043 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Technical High School?
Yes, Pretoria Technical High 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 Technical High School's matric results like?
Pretoria Technical High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.6% since 2023.
Is Pretoria Technical High School a public or private school?
Pretoria Technical High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pretoria Technical High School?
You can call 012 343 2357. It is located at 649, Park Street, , Arcadia, Pretoria.
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