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Thornridge Secondary School

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

Thornridge Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Montana, Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.4%.

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Thornridge Secondary School

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

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

962
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thornridge Secondary 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 Thornridge Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 171 learners from Thornridge Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023968184.4%
202414412083.3%
202517115892.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thornridge Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 97.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics573459.6%
Mathematical Literacy878496.6%
Physical Sciences533871.7%
Life Sciences444090.9%
Accounting272074.1%
Business Studies363186.1%
Economics362672.2%
Geography858397.6%
History565496.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

5 other schools in Tshwane North district, for comparison against Thornridge Secondary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Thornridge Secondary School's 962; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thornridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Thornridge Secondary School's 962; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thornridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thornridge Secondary School, 1,692 compared with 962; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Thornridge Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Thornridge Secondary School's 962; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Thornridge Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thornridge Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 962; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Thornridge Secondary School's 92.4%.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Thornridge Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 962; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thornridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Thornridge Secondary School's 962; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thornridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Thornridge Secondary School's 962; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thornridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thornridge Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 962; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thornridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Thornridge Secondary School's 962; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thornridge Secondary School's 92.4%.
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 Thornridge Secondary School for 2027

Because Thornridge 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
20, Cnr Dr Swanepoel Road And Jeugd Road, Christiaanville Ah, Montana, Pretoria
Telephone
012 534 3754
EMIS number
700400798

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thornridge 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 Thornridge Secondary School directly, on 012 534 3754, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thornridge 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 Thornridge Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Thornridge Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.4% 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 Thornridge 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 Thornridge Secondary School?
Thornridge Secondary School reported 962 learners and 40 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 Thornridge Secondary School?
Yes, Thornridge 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 Thornridge Secondary School's matric results like?
Thornridge Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. That's up from 84.4% in 2023.
Is Thornridge Secondary School a public or private school?
Thornridge Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thornridge Secondary School?
You can call 012 534 3754. It is located at 20, Cnr Dr Swanepoel Road And Jeugd Road, Christiaanville Ah, Montana, Pretoria.
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