Overview
Hoerskool Menlopark is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Menlopark, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,769 learners and is staffed by 116 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 15:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q5). It falls within the Tshwane South education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 100.0% (330 of 330 candidates).
Hoerskool Menlopark Matric Performance
Since 2023, Hoerskool Menlopark has remained fairly steady, moving from a 100.0% pass rate to 100.0% in 2025, the most recent year, 330 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 330 | 330 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 321 | 320 | 99.7% |
| 2023 | 283 | 283 | 100.0% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: HOËRSKOOL MENLOPARK (8210195).
Subject pass rates
Hoerskool Menlopark offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 99.6%. Mathematical Literacy performed strongest at 100.0%, while Business Studies was the weakest at 97.1%. 8 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 240 | 239 |
99.6%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 90 | 90 |
100.0%
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| Physical Sciences | 122 | 122 |
100.0%
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| Life Sciences | 104 | 104 |
100.0%
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| English (FAL) | 291 | 291 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 106 | 106 |
100.0%
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| Business Studies | 140 | 136 |
97.1%
|
| Economics | 42 | 42 |
100.0%
|
| Geography | 46 | 46 |
100.0%
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| History | 69 | 69 |
100.0%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 190 other secondary schools in Pretoria.
Hoerskool Menlopark's 2025 pass rate is 10.1 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Q5 fees vary widely. Confirm Hoerskool Menlopark's 2027 fee schedule directly with the school office.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Hoerskool Menlopark for 2027?
For 2027, Hoerskool Menlopark (Q5) falls within a r8,000 – r45,000+ per year (typical range) band and serves 1,769 learners in the Tshwane South district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 012 361 1792 for the published amount.
Is Hoerskool Menlopark a no-fee school?
No, Hoerskool Menlopark is a fee-charging school (Q5) in the Tshwane South district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Hoerskool Menlopark and what does it mean for fees?
Hoerskool Menlopark is a Quintile 5 school (the top funding band), typically associated with the highest fees among public schools. Located in Menlopark, Pretoria, Gauteng in the Tshwane South district, the SGB sets the fee schedule annually based on facilities, staffing and programmes offered.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Hoerskool Menlopark, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Hoerskool Menlopark. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Tshwane South education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Hoerskool Menlopark
Call 012 361 1792 to confirm whether Hoerskool Menlopark has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Hoerskool Menlopark as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Hoerskool Menlopark (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Hoerskool Menlopark.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Hoerskool Menlopark for the next school year?
To apply to Hoerskool Menlopark for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Hoerskool Menlopark as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Hoerskool Menlopark via phone 012 361 1792.
What documents do I need to apply at Hoerskool Menlopark?
Hoerskool Menlopark requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Hoerskool Menlopark (phone 012 361 1792) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.