Pretoria Secondary School

Pretoria Secondary School is a public high school in Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 623 learners and 56 educators, about 29 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, 88.1% of its 218 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).

Matric (NSC) results

88.1% of the school's 218 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Gauteng
2023	206	181	87.9%	85.4%
2024	209	190	90.9%	88.5%
2025	218	192	88.1%	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)	1 623
Educators (2025)	56
Learners per educator	29 (province average 27.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700400087
Exam centre number	8400087

Address and location

Street address	331, Skinner, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal address	Box 27435 Sunnyside 0132
Town	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Tshwane South
Circuit	3
Municipality	City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79900080
Former department	New Education Department

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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.