Thornridge Secondary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North
About Thornridge Secondary School
A public institution, Thornridge Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Pretoria, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Tshwane North education district. For the 2025 academic year, 962 learners were enrolled, taught by 40 educators at a ratio of 24:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thornridge Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Thornridge Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Thornridge Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Thornridge Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 962 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Thornridge Secondary School is situated in Pretoria (Montana), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane North education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 20, Cnr Dr Swanepoel Road And Jeugd Road, Christiaanville Ah, Montana, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Thornridge Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thornridge Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thornridge Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
20, Cnr Dr Swanepoel Road And Jeugd Road, Christiaanville Ah, Montana, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Phone
+27 12 534 3754Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400798
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.