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Pretoria High School for Girls
Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng
Pretoria High School for Girls is a public high school in Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 485 learners and 93 educators, about 16 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, 98.9% of its 280 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.9% of the school's 280 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 291 | 290 | 99.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 247 | 245 | 99.2% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 280 | 277 | 98.9% | 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) | 1 485 |
| Educators (2025) | 93 |
| Learners per educator | 16 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 92% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700231324 |
| Exam centre number | 8231324 |
Address and location
| Street address | 949, Park Street, Arcadia, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | X2 Hatfield 0028 |
| Suburb / area | Arcadia |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900092 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Pretoria High School for Girls
Is Pretoria High School for Girls a public or private school?
Pretoria High School for Girls is a public high school.
Does Pretoria High School for Girls 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 Pretoria High School for Girls's matric pass rate?
98.9% of its 280 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 99.7%, 2024 99.2%.
How many learners are at Pretoria High School for Girls?
1 485 learners and 93 educators (about 16 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 92% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Pretoria High School for Girls?
Its EMIS number is 700231324. Its exam centre number is 8231324.
Where is Pretoria High School for Girls?
949, Park Street, Arcadia, Pretoria. It is in Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. Phone 012 430 7341.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.