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Northwood Independent High School
Pretoria, Gauteng
Northwood Independent High School is a private high school in Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 326 learners and 14 educators, about 23.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private high schools in Gauteng (296 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 89.0% of its 118 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
89.0% of the school's 118 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 79 | 80.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 91 | 80 | 87.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 118 | 105 | 89.0% | 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 | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 326 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 23.3 (province average 14) Fewer learners per educator than 12% of 95 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400271 |
| Exam centre number | 8400271 |
Address and location
| Street address | 74, Struben Street, Pretoria, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 8103 Pretoria 2107 |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane West |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900058 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Northwood Independent High School
Is Northwood Independent High School a public or private school?
Northwood Independent High School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Northwood Independent High School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Northwood Independent High School's matric pass rate?
89.0% of its 118 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 80.6%, 2024 87.9%.
How many learners are at Northwood Independent High School?
326 learners and 14 educators (about 23.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 12% of 95 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Northwood Independent High School?
Its EMIS number is 700400271. Its exam centre number is 8400271.
Where is Northwood Independent High School?
74, Struben Street, Pretoria, Pretoria. It is in Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. Phone 012 321 6393.
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