Tshwane Secondary School

Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South

Public Secondary School Q5

About Tshwane Secondary School

Tshwane Secondary School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Pretoria area of Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Tshwane South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 569 learners were enrolled, taught by 25 educators at a ratio of 23:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Tshwane 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

Tshwane 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

Tshwane 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, Tshwane Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 569 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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

Tshwane Secondary School is situated in Pretoria (Pretoria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district, specifically within the 3 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: 389, Van Der Walt Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X927 Postnet Suite 6 Pretoria 0001.

Curriculum & Academics

Tshwane Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Tshwane 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 Tshwane 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

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Address

389, Van Der Walt Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng

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Postal

Private Bag X927 Postnet Suite 6 Pretoria 0001

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 569
Educators 25

Learner:Educator Ratio

23:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictTshwane South

EMIS Number

700400276

Department of Basic Education

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.