Theresapark Primary School
Akasia, Pretoria, Gauteng 586 m
Public high school
Hoërskool Akasia
Akasia, Pretoria, Gauteng
Hoërskool Akasia is a public high school in Akasia, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 273 learners and 54 educators, about 23.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 93.1% of its 231 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.1% of the school's 231 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 228 | 216 | 94.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 241 | 229 | 95.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 231 | 215 | 93.1% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 273 |
| Educators (2025) | 54 |
| Learners per educator | 23.6 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700240044 |
| Exam centre number | 8240044 |
Address and location
| Street address | 67, Main Street, Heatherdale, Akasia, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag 3 Karenpark 0118 |
| Suburb / area | Akasia |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane West |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900098 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Hoërskool Akasia
Is Hoërskool Akasia a public or private school?
Hoërskool Akasia is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Akasia charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Hoërskool Akasia's matric pass rate?
93.1% of its 231 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 94.7%, 2024 95.0%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Akasia?
1 273 learners and 54 educators (about 23.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Akasia?
Its EMIS number is 700240044. Its exam centre number is 8240044.
Where is Hoërskool Akasia?
67, Main Street, Heatherdale, Akasia, Pretoria. It is in Akasia, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. Phone 012 542 1178.
Schools near Hoërskool Akasia
Theresapark Secondary School
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Amandasig Secondary School
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91.6% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.