Overview
Hoerskool President is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,371 learners and is staffed by 99 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 24:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q5). It falls within the Johannesburg Central education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 95.0% (402 of 423 candidates).
Hoerskool President Matric Performance
Hoerskool President's NSC pass rate has remained fairly steady over the past 3 years, from 94.9% in 2023 to 95.0% in 2025 (423 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 423 | 402 | 95.0% |
| 2024 | 421 | 392 | 93.1% |
| 2023 | 311 | 295 | 94.9% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: HOËRSKOOL PRESIDENT (8120576).
Subject pass rates
Hoerskool President offered 9 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 93.1%. Mathematical Literacy performed strongest at 99.3%, while Accounting was the weakest at 82.7%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 140 | 120 |
85.7%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 284 | 282 |
99.3%
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| Physical Sciences | 80 | 67 |
83.8%
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| Life Sciences | 159 | 143 |
89.9%
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| Accounting | 52 | 43 |
82.7%
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| Business Studies | 257 | 255 |
99.2%
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| Economics | 90 | 76 |
84.4%
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| Geography | 57 | 56 |
98.2%
|
| History | 148 | 138 |
93.2%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 51 other secondary schools in Johannesburg.
Hoerskool President's 2025 pass rate is 4.6 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Q5 fees vary widely. Confirm Hoerskool President'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 President for 2027?
Hoerskool President is a fee-charging public school in the Johannesburg Central district. Indicative 2027 fees: R8,000 – R45,000+ per year (typical range). Exact fees are confirmed by the School Governing Body before the school year begins. To get the official 2027 fee schedule, phone 011 680 2531.
Is Hoerskool President a no-fee school?
Hoerskool President does charge school fees as a Q5 school. The amount is reviewed and approved annually by the School Governing Body.
What is the quintile of Hoerskool President and what does it mean for fees?
Hoerskool President is a Quintile 5 school (the top funding band), typically associated with the highest fees among public schools. Located in Johannesburg, Ridgeway, Gauteng in the Johannesburg Central district, the SGB sets the fee schedule annually based on facilities, staffing and programmes offered.
How to apply
Hoerskool President accepts applications via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Hoerskool President in the Johannesburg Central education district. The steps and documents required for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Hoerskool President
Call 011 680 2531 to confirm whether Hoerskool President 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 President 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 President (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 President.
- 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 President for the next school year?
Hoerskool President processes applications online via the GDE Online Admissions. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 011 680 2531 to confirm openings in the Johannesburg Central district.
What documents do I need to apply at Hoerskool President?
When applying to Hoerskool President, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by Hoerskool President depending on the grade; confirm via phone 011 680 2531.