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Rietondale High School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (1 circuit)

Rietondale High School is a public secondary school based in Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 99.5% pass rate.

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

In Pretoria, Rietondale High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,170
Learners
64
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Founded in 1937; formerly named Hoërskool Hendrik Verwoerd before being renamed Rietondale High School in August 2019.
  • Principal since 2017 is Debré Bam; matric pass rate reached 99% in 2024.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rietondale High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Rietondale High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 201 learners from Rietondale High School who wrote matric in 2025, 99.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318017898.9%
202420019798.5%
202520120099.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rietondale High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics827490.2%
Mathematical Literacy12512499.2%
Physical Sciences464597.8%
Life Sciences878395.4%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies706390.0%
Economics292689.7%
Geography767598.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with Rietondale High School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rietondale High School's 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietondale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Rietondale High School's 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietondale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rietondale High School, 1,692 compared with 1,170; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Rietondale High School's 99.5%).
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Rietondale High School's 1,170; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Rietondale High School's 99.5%).
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is a similar size to Rietondale High School, with 1,575 learners against 1,170; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against Rietondale High School's 99.5%.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Rietondale High School, 2,668 compared with 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietondale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Rietondale High School's 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietondale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rietondale High School's 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietondale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rietondale High School, 2,226 compared with 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietondale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Rietondale High School's 1,170; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Rietondale High School's 99.5%).
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 Rietondale High School for 2027

As a public school, Rietondale High School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
0, Cnr Pierneef Street And 18 Th Ave, Deerness, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X06 Gezina 0031
Telephone
012 329 0574
Email
principal@rietondalehs.co.za
EMIS number
700230334

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www.rietondalehs.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rietondale 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 Rietondale High School directly, on 012 329 0574, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rietondale High 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 Rietondale High School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Rietondale High School's matric pass rate of 99.5% 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 Rietondale 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 Rietondale High School?
Rietondale High School reported 1,170 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Rietondale High School?
Yes, Rietondale 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 Rietondale High School's matric results like?
Rietondale High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.9% since 2023.
Is Rietondale High School a public or private school?
Rietondale High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rietondale High School?
You can call 012 329 0574. It is located at 0, Cnr Pierneef Street And 18 Th Ave, Deerness, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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