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Tswaing Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (4 circuit)

Tswaing Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.7% pass rate.

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Located in Pretoria, Tswaing Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,097
Learners
36
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tswaing Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Tswaing 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, 191 matric candidates from Tswaing Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313712893.4%
202418518097.3%
202519117792.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tswaing Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics604473.3%
Mathematical Literacy12512499.2%
Physical Sciences575189.5%
Life Sciences14113394.3%
Accounting3333100.0%
Business Studies4444100.0%
Economics443579.5%
Geography141141100.0%
History8484100.0%
English First Additional Language185185100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how Tswaing Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswaing Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswaing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Tswaing Secondary School's 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswaing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against Tswaing Secondary School's 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswaing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against Tswaing Secondary School's 1,097; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Tswaing Secondary School's 92.7%).
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than Tswaing Secondary School, 2,012 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswaing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Tswaing Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswaing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Tswaing Secondary School's 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswaing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Tswaing Secondary School's 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswaing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswaing Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswaing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Tswaing Secondary School's 1,097; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tswaing Secondary School's 92.7%.
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 Tswaing Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tswaing Secondary 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
1657, Bushveldt Road, Winterveldt, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X302 Winterveldt 0198
Telephone
079 543 1703
EMIS number
700912270

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tswaing 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 Tswaing Secondary School directly, on 079 543 1703, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tswaing 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 Tswaing Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Tswaing Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.7% 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 Tswaing 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 Tswaing Secondary School?
Tswaing Secondary School reported 1,097 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Tswaing Secondary School?
Yes, Tswaing 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 Tswaing Secondary School's matric results like?
Tswaing Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.4% since 2023.
Is Tswaing Secondary School a public or private school?
Tswaing Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tswaing Secondary School?
You can call 079 543 1703. It is located at 1657, Bushveldt Road, Winterveldt, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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