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Watersrand Secondary School

SecondaryIndependentNSC Exams EMIS: 700400337

Pretoria, Tshwane South, Gauteng

65
Learners
7:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Watersrand Secondary School?

Watersrand Secondary School is an independent secondary school in Pretoria, within the Tshwane South education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a small school with 65 enrolled learners and 10 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

Small school

This school has 65 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Watersrand Secondary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

(Independent Secondary schools in Gauteng)

NSC Matric Results

2023
57.1%
8/14 passed
2024
83.3%
5/6 passed
2025
100.0%
3/3 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202357.1%
202483.3%
2025100.0%
Pass rate distribution — UNKNOWN schools in Gauteng (2025)40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 99% Benoni Educational College: 48.8%Sedaven High School: 69.2%Elite College: 75.0%Filadelfia: 87.0%Magaliesburg Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 87.7%Northwood Independent High School: 89.0%Franciscan Matric Project: 89.3%Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation: 89.9%Rosina Sedibane-Modiba Sports School of Specialisation: 90.8%Vector High School: 90.9%National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts): 91.8%Impact Tutorial Centre: 94.1%Immaculata Secondary School: 94.1%Jeppe Education Centre - Vereeniging: 94.2%Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School: 94.4%Central College: 95.7%Spartan High School: 96.2%Leap Science and Maths School: 96.2%Leap Science and Maths School (Independent): 96.9%St Barnabas College Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 97.1%Curtis Nkondo Maths, Science, Ict, Engineering, Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation: 98.0%East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts): 98.9%Falcon Educational School: 100.0%Grantley College: 100.0%Newgate College: 100.0%St Aquinas College-Alexandra Campus: 100.0%Concord College: 100.0%Brandcliff House: 100.0%Leap Science and Maths School: 100.0%Horizon International High School: 100.0%Jordao College: 100.0%Vutomi High School: 100.0%Al-Aqsa Extension 10 School: 100.0%Greenlane College: 100.0%Stemridge Dishon School: 100.0%Concord College Mulburton: 100.0%St Martin De Porres High School: 100.0%Seekers Private High School: 100.0%Institute for Quality Collegiate: 100.0%Fair Ridge Private School: 100.0%Carpe Diem Academy: 100.0%Tukssport High School: 100.0%Duo Edu Senioronafhanklike Skool: 100.0%Watersrand Secondary School: 100.0%This school: 100.0% This school

100.0% pass rate in 2025 — 22 UNKNOWN schools in Gauteng scored lower, 0 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for UNKNOWN schools in Gauteng in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Benoni Educational College48.8%
Sedaven High School69.2%
Elite College75.0%
Filadelfia87.0%
Magaliesburg Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation87.7%
Northwood Independent High School89.0%
Franciscan Matric Project89.3%
Pace Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation89.9%
Rosina Sedibane-Modiba Sports School of Specialisation90.8%
Vector High School90.9%
National School of the Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)91.8%
Impact Tutorial Centre94.1%
Immaculata Secondary School94.1%
Jeppe Education Centre - Vereeniging94.2%
Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School94.4%
Central College95.7%
Spartan High School96.2%
Leap Science and Maths School96.2%
Leap Science and Maths School (Independent)96.9%
St Barnabas College Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation97.1%
Curtis Nkondo Maths, Science, Ict, Engineering, Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation98.0%
East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)98.9%
Falcon Educational School100.0%
Grantley College100.0%
Newgate College100.0%
St Aquinas College-Alexandra Campus100.0%
Concord College100.0%
Brandcliff House100.0%
Leap Science and Maths School100.0%
Horizon International High School100.0%
Jordao College100.0%
Vutomi High School100.0%
Al-Aqsa Extension 10 School100.0%
Greenlane College100.0%
Stemridge Dishon School100.0%
Concord College Mulburton100.0%
St Martin De Porres High School100.0%
Seekers Private High School100.0%
Institute for Quality Collegiate100.0%
Fair Ridge Private School100.0%
Carpe Diem Academy100.0%
Tukssport High School100.0%
Duo Edu Senioronafhanklike Skool100.0%
Watersrand Secondary School (this school)100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

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386, Schoeman Street, , Pretoria, Pretoria
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Pretoria CBD3.2 km
Centurion12.5 km
Midrand27.7 km
Kempton Park39.3 km
Sandton42.3 km
Rosebank46.8 km

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What other schools are near Watersrand Secondary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Sedco College-Pretoria
SecondaryIndependent
135 learners 5 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 7% of similar schools

Pretoria · 0.1km away
Gauteng Central College
CombinedIndependent
164 learners 8 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 22% of similar schools

Pretoria · 0.1km away
Pretoria Institute of Learning
CombinedIndependent
629 learners 10 educators 63:1

Fewer learners per educator than 1% of similar schools

Pretoria · 0.2km away
Daren 33 Progressive College
PrimaryIndependent
51 learners 5 educators 10:1

Fewer learners per educator than 68% of similar schools

Pretoria · 0.2km away
Tshwane College
CombinedIndependent

Data not available

Pretoria · 0.3km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Gauteng (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Watersrand Secondary School.

Sedco College-Pretoria
SecondaryIndependent
135 learners 5 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 7% of similar schools

Pretoria
Tukssport High School
SecondaryIndependent
257 learners 20 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Hatfield
Courtney House International Senior
SecondaryIndependent

Data not available

Pretoria

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.