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Transoranje-School Vir Dowes

Public combined school, deaf specialisation · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (2 circuit)

Transoranje-School Vir Dowes is a public combined 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 Transoranje-School Vir Dowes, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pretoria, Transoranje-School Vir Dowes is a public combined school.

268
Learners
52
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Deaf
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Transoranje-School Vir Dowes is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Transoranje-School Vir Dowes specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 4 matric candidates from Transoranje-School Vir Dowes sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403.0%
202444100.0%
202544100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Transoranje-School Vir Dowes offered results across 2 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy44100.0%
English First Additional Language4250.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Transoranje-School Vir Dowes.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's 100%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes, 2,176 compared with 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; 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 Transoranje-School Vir Dowes, 2,668 compared with 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes, 2,226 compared with 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transoranje-School Vir Dowes; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Transoranje-School Vir Dowes'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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Transoranje-School Vir Dowes for 2027

As a public school, Transoranje-School Vir Dowes 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
855, Church St, Pretoria West, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
19036 Pretoria West 0117
Telephone
012 386 6072
EMIS number
700231456

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Transoranje-School Vir Dowes?
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 Transoranje-School Vir Dowes directly, on 012 386 6072, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Transoranje-School Vir Dowes?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Transoranje-School Vir Dowes the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Transoranje-School Vir Dowes'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 Transoranje-School Vir Dowes?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Transoranje-School Vir Dowes?
Transoranje-School Vir Dowes reported 268 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 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 Transoranje-School Vir Dowes?
Yes, Transoranje-School Vir Dowes 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 Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's matric results like?
Transoranje-School Vir Dowes's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 3% in 2023.
Is Transoranje-School Vir Dowes a public or private school?
Transoranje-School Vir Dowes is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Transoranje-School Vir Dowes?
You can call 012 386 6072. It is located at 855, Church St, Pretoria West, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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