Daspoort Secondary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West
About Daspoort Secondary School
Located in Pretoria within Gauteng, Daspoort Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Tshwane West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1343 learners and 45 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Daspoort 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
Daspoort 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
Daspoort 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 maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Daspoort Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,343 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Daspoort Secondary School is situated in Pretoria (Hercules), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane West 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: 650, Claremont Street, Daspoort, Hercules, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: 50453 Hercules 0030.
Curriculum & Academics
Daspoort Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Daspoort 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 Daspoort 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
650, Claremont Street, Daspoort, Hercules, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
50453 Hercules 0030
Phone
+27 12 379 0970Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400263
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.