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Prosperitus Secondary School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (4 circuit)

Prosperitus Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.8%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Prosperitus Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Pretoria, Prosperitus Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,627
Learners
69
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Prosperitus Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Prosperitus Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 180 matric candidates from Prosperitus Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326520276.2%
202423216671.6%
202518014982.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Prosperitus Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics442352.3%
Mathematical Literacy17214584.3%
Physical Sciences371540.5%
Life Sciences1257056.0%
Accounting16850.0%
Business Studies17913173.2%
Geography19015581.6%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

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

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Prosperitus Secondary School's 1,627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prosperitus Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Prosperitus Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,627; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Prosperitus Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Prosperitus Secondary School, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Prosperitus Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Prosperitus Secondary School, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prosperitus Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Prosperitus Secondary School, at 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prosperitus Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Prosperitus Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prosperitus Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Prosperitus Secondary School's 1,627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prosperitus Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Prosperitus Secondary School's 1,627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prosperitus Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Prosperitus Secondary School, at 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Prosperitus Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Prosperitus Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,627; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Prosperitus Secondary School's 82.8%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Prosperitus Secondary School for 2027

Because Prosperitus 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
330, Spitfire Avenue, Eersterust, , Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 41166 Eersterust 0022
Telephone
012 806 8769
EMIS number
700220079

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Prosperitus 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 Prosperitus Secondary School directly, on 012 806 8769, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Prosperitus Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Prosperitus Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Prosperitus Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.8% 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 Prosperitus 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 Prosperitus Secondary School?
Prosperitus Secondary School reported 1,627 learners and 69 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Prosperitus Secondary School?
Yes, Prosperitus 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 Prosperitus Secondary School's matric results like?
Prosperitus Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. That's up from 76.2% in 2023.
Is Prosperitus Secondary School a public or private school?
Prosperitus Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Prosperitus Secondary School?
You can call 012 806 8769. It is located at 330, Spitfire Avenue, Eersterust, , Pretoria.
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