On this page, we will guide you on how to plan and prepare for the Pretoria Boys High School fees structure. Understanding the costs is key to making informed decisions and ensuring you’re financially prepared for the year ahead.
Pretoria Boys High School, founded in 1901 by Viscount Alfred Milner, is a public English-medium boys' school located in Brooklyn, Pretoria. It serves around 1,500 students with the help of 100 full-time staff. The school has two campuses – the Main Campus and Pollock Campus. Known for its rich history and strong academic and extracurricular programmes, the school also has a sister school, Pretoria High School for Girls. The current headmaster, Greg Hassenkamp, continues to uphold its tradition of excellence.
2025 School Fees
Here is your restructured school fees document for 2025, now using grades instead of forms for better clarity:
1. Combined School Fees & Boarding
Tuition Fees (Per Annum & Monthly Installments)
| Grade | Annual Fee | Monthly Fee | Payment Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 & 9 | R76,900 | R7,690 | 10 months |
| Grade 10 & 11 | R73,750 | R7,375 | 10 months |
| Grade 12 | R75,100 | R8,345 | 9 months |
- Includes a R1,350 refundable book deposit for Grade 12.
Boarding Fees (In Addition to Tuition Fees)
| Annual Fee | Monthly Fee | Payment Period |
|---|---|---|
| R91,800 | R9,180 | 10 months |
| Matrics (Grade 12) | R91,800 | R10,200 |
- Boarding fees are in addition to tuition fees.
- Additional one-off payments apply for all new boarders.
2. Payment Methods
All fees are compulsory and must be paid in advance. The following payment options are available:
- Full Payment at the Beginning of the Year:
- A 3% discount is offered for payments made in full at the start of the year.
- Payment can be made via credit card or bank transfer.
- Monthly Payment Over 10 Months:
- Paid at the beginning of each month via debit order, starting from January.
- Minimum required monthly payment: Equal to 1/10th of the annual fee.
- Full Payment via Credit Card at the Beginning of the Year:
- Credit and debit cards are accepted for monthly payments.
3. Full Fees Breakdown (Including Boarding)
| Grade | Annual Fee | Monthly Fee | Payment Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 & 9 | R168,700 | R16,870 | 10 months |
| Grade 10 & 11 | R165,550 | R16,555 | 10 months |
| Grade 12 | R166,900 | R18,545 | 9 months |
It's advisable to keep an eye on the school's official communication channels for the confirmed 2025 fee structure.
Matric Performance Over the Years: Pretoria Boys High School
Pretoria Boys High School has consistently maintained a high pass rate above 98% from 2022 to 2024.
- 2022: 293 learners wrote, and 289 passed, achieving a 98.6% pass rate. No progressed learners were recorded.
- 2023: The number of candidates slightly decreased to 290, with 286 passing, maintaining a 98.6% pass rate, showing no change from 2022. No progressed learners were recorded.
- 2024: The number of matriculants decreased further to 281, with 280 passing, improving the pass rate to 99.6%, a 1 percentage point increase from the previous two years. No progressed learners were recorded.
Pretoria Boys High School’s 2024 pass rate (99.6%) is the highest in three years, showing consistent academic excellence.
Subject Performance Report: Pretoria Boys High School (Centre Number: 8231316)
2024 Performance Overview
- Mathematics: 71 students wrote, with all 71 passing, achieving 100.0%.
- Physical Sciences: 78 students wrote, with 75 passing, achieving 96.2%.
- Life Sciences: 96 students wrote, with all 96 passing, achieving 100.0%.
- Accounting: 55 students wrote, with all 55 passing, achieving 100.0%.
- Business Studies: 120 students wrote, with 117 passing, achieving 97.5%.
- Economics: 77 students wrote, with all 77 passing, achieving 100.0%.
- Geography: 204 students wrote, with 203 passing, achieving 99.5%.
- History: 185 students wrote, with 179 passing, achieving 96.8%.
2023 Performance Comparison
- Mathematics: 88 students wrote, with 87 passing, achieving 98.9%.
- Physical Sciences: 67 students wrote, with 64 passing, achieving 95.5%.
- Life Sciences: 99 students wrote, with all 99 passing, achieving 100.0%.
- Accounting: 46 students wrote, with 45 passing, achieving 97.8%.
- Business Studies: 148 students wrote, with 144 passing, achieving 97.3%.
- Economics: 58 students wrote, with all 58 passing, achieving 100.0%.
- Geography: 232 students wrote, with 224 passing, achieving 96.6%.
- History: 204 students wrote, with 199 passing, achieving 97.5%.
Notable Trends
- Mathematics improved from 98.9% in 2023 to 100.0% in 2024.
- Physical Sciences maintained strong performance, increasing slightly from 95.5% to 96.2%.
- Life Sciences, Accounting, and Economics maintained a perfect 100.0% pass rate.
- Business Studies slightly improved from 97.3% to 97.5%.
- Geography showed a strong increase from 96.6% to 99.5%.
- History declined slightly from 97.5% in 2023 to 96.8% in 2024.