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Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes
Pretoria West, Pretoria, Gauteng
Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes is a public high school in Pretoria West, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 649 learners and 62 educators, about 26.6 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, 87.4% of its 238 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.4% of the school's 238 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 215 | 192 | 89.3% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 220 | 198 | 90.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 238 | 208 | 87.4% | 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) | 1 649 |
| Educators (2025) | 62 |
| Learners per educator | 26.6 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700230367 |
| Exam centre number | 8230367 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Nic van Vuuren Avenue, Pretoria West, Pretoria West, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 19127 Pretoria West 0117 |
| Suburb / area | Pretoria West |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane West |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900003 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes
Is Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes a public or private school?
Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes 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 Pretoria-Wes's matric pass rate?
87.4% of its 238 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 89.3%, 2024 90.0%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes?
1 649 learners and 62 educators (about 26.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes?
Its EMIS number is 700230367. Its exam centre number is 8230367.
Where is Hoërskool Pretoria-Wes?
1, Nic van Vuuren Avenue, Pretoria West, Pretoria West, Pretoria. It is in Pretoria West, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. Phone 012 327 5163.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.