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Willowridge High School

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

Willowridge High School is a public secondary school based in Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 97.7% pass rate.

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Willowridge High School

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

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

1,229
Learners
61
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Founded in 1987, opening on 7 January 1987 with 187 first pupils; first headmaster was Eddie Penzhorn.
  • Notable alumnus: Olympic gold-medal-winning swimmer Roland Schoeman.
  • Current principal is Mrs C Saayman; the school's 2025 theme was 'Lead the Pack'.
  • The school underwent a serious fee-non-payment financial crisis in 2020 (~R6 million owed) that threatened teacher jobs.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Willowridge High 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 Willowridge High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Confirmed 2025 fees (per the school):

  • All grades (annual): R38,010/year

Estimated 2027 fees (projected from the confirmed 2025 figures above, assuming a ~7%/year increase -- not an official 2027 figure):

  • All grades (annual): ~R43,518/year est.

Source: www.willowridge.co.za.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 219 learners from Willowridge High School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321519892.1%
202420119496.5%
202521921497.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Willowridge High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1099486.2%
Mathematical Literacy939197.8%
Physical Sciences696594.2%
Life Sciences767396.1%
Accounting262492.3%
Business Studies1049894.2%
Economics282589.3%
Geography3434100.0%
History636298.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Willowridge High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Willowridge High School's 1,229; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Willowridge High School's 1,229; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Willowridge High School's 97.7%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Willowridge High School's 1,229; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Willowridge High School's 97.7%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Willowridge High School, 2,176 compared with 1,229; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Willowridge High School's 1,229; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowridge High 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 Willowridge High School, 2,668 compared with 1,229; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Willowridge High School's 1,229; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Willowridge High School's 1,229; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Willowridge High School, 2,226 compared with 1,229; is a public primary school, a different phase than Willowridge High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Willowridge High School's 1,229; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Willowridge High School's 97.7%.
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 Willowridge High School for 2027

Willowridge High 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
510, Verkenner Street, The Willows, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
P.o. Box 72262 Lynnwood Ridge 0040
Telephone
012 807 3423
EMIS number
700211235

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Online

Website and social media

www.willowridge.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Willowridge High 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 Willowridge High School directly, on 012 807 3423, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Willowridge High 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 Willowridge High School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Willowridge High School's matric pass rate of 97.7% 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 Willowridge High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Willowridge High School?
Willowridge High School reported 1,229 learners and 61 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Willowridge High School?
Yes, Willowridge High 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 Willowridge High School's matric results like?
Willowridge High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.7%, in 2025. That's up from 92.1% in 2023.
Is Willowridge High School a public or private school?
Willowridge High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Willowridge High School?
You can call 012 807 3423. It is located at 510, Verkenner Street, The Willows, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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