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Watersrand Secondary School

Private secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Watersrand Secondary School, a private secondary school serving Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Watersrand Secondary School

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Watersrand Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Watersrand Secondary School is a private secondary school in Pretoria. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

65
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Watersrand Secondary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Watersrand Secondary School entered 3 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314857.1%
20246583.3%
202533100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Watersrand Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics100.0%
Mathematical Literacy55100.0%
Physical Sciences100.0%
Life Sciences2150.0%
Business Studies44100.0%
Economics2150.0%
Geography44100.0%
History22100.0%
English First Additional Language22100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Watersrand Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Watersrand Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 65; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Watersrand Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 65; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Watersrand Secondary School's 100%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Watersrand Secondary School, 2,186 compared with 65; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Watersrand Secondary School's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Watersrand Secondary School's 65; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Watersrand Secondary School, 2,157 compared with 65; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Watersrand Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Watersrand Secondary School's 65; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Watersrand Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 65; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Watersrand Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 65; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Watersrand Secondary School's 65; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Watersrand Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 65; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Watersrand Secondary School's 100%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
386, Schoeman Street, , Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
2000
Telephone
079 336 5549
EMIS number
700400337

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Watersrand 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 Watersrand Secondary School directly, on 079 336 5549, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Watersrand Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Watersrand Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Watersrand 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 Watersrand 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 Watersrand Secondary School?
Watersrand Secondary School reported 65 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Watersrand Secondary School?
Yes. As a private school, Watersrand Secondary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Watersrand Secondary School's matric results like?
Watersrand Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 57.1% in 2023.
Is Watersrand Secondary School a public or private school?
Watersrand Secondary School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Watersrand Secondary School?
You can call 079 336 5549. It is located at 386, Schoeman Street, , Pretoria, Pretoria.
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