Pilgrims Rest Primary School
Khayelisha, Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga 1.5 km
Public high school
Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School
Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga
Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School is a public high school in Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 248 learners and 12 educators, about 20.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 75.6% of its 41 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.6% of the school's 41 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 26 | 76.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 35 | 33 | 94.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 41 | 31 | 75.6% | 86.4% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 248 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 20.7 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800028654 |
| Exam centre number | 6604088 |
Address and location
| Street address | Provincial Administration Street, Down Town, Pilgrims Rest, 1290 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 54 Down Town Pilgrims Rest 1290 |
| Town | Pilgrim's Rest |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Thaba Chweu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School
Is Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School a public or private school?
Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School 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 2 school.
What is Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.6% of its 41 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 76.5%, 2024 94.3%.
How many learners are at Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School?
248 learners and 12 educators (about 20.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800028654. Its exam centre number is 6604088.
Where is Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School?
Provincial Administration Street, Down Town, Pilgrims Rest, 1290. It is in Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 768 1439.
Schools near Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.