Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Pretoria Technical High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Pretoria Technical High School is a public secondary school in Arcadia, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 | 129 | 89.6% |
| 2024 | 162 | 153 | 94.4% |
| 2025 | 154 | 141 | 91.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Pretoria Technical High School reported results in 2 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 77.6%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 162 | 98 | 60.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 67 | 52 | 77.6% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.