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Saulridge Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (2 circuit)

Saulridge Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Saulridge Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pretoria, Saulridge Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,442
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Saulridge Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Saulridge 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, 137 matric candidates from Saulridge Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311311097.3%
202411811799.2%
2025137137100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Saulridge Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3030100.0%
Mathematical Literacy928895.7%
Physical Sciences312683.9%
Life Sciences888394.3%
Accounting242083.3%
Business Studies4040100.0%
Economics252496.0%
Geography100100100.0%
History6969100.0%
English First Additional Language128128100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Saulridge Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Saulridge Secondary School's 1,442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saulridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Saulridge Secondary School's 1,442; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Saulridge Secondary School's 100%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Saulridge Secondary School's 1,442; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Saulridge Secondary School's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Saulridge Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saulridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Saulridge Secondary School's 1,442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saulridge 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 Saulridge Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saulridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Saulridge Secondary School's 1,442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saulridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Saulridge Secondary School's 1,442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saulridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Saulridge Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saulridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Saulridge Secondary School's 1,442; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Saulridge Secondary School's 100%).
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 Saulridge Secondary School for 2027

Saulridge Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
156, Sekhu Street, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 161 Atteridgeville 0008
Telephone
082 557 6435
EMIS number
700232223

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Saulridge 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 Saulridge Secondary School directly, on 082 557 6435, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Saulridge 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 Saulridge Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Saulridge Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Saulridge 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 Saulridge Secondary School?
Saulridge Secondary School reported 1,442 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Saulridge Secondary School?
Yes, Saulridge 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 Saulridge Secondary School's matric results like?
Saulridge Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.3% since 2023.
Is Saulridge Secondary School a public or private school?
Saulridge Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Saulridge Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 6435. It is located at 156, Sekhu Street, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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