Procedures to follow when applying to Pretoria Boys High
Please complete the application for the school year you are applying for, not the current school year.
Applications 2026
Grade
8 Dayboy
2026
Grade 8 2026 Dayboy Application Process for during the year placements
This process is currently open and will close at the end of Term 3.
You will be required to follow the below steps when applying:
Step 1:
Obtain a reference letter from your son’s current school containing as much information as possible about his school career e.g. academic, sport and cultural participation, including leadership positions held. This information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
The reference letter is our way of getting to know your son better therefore your current school must please include as much information as possible.
Step 2:
Before completing the above application you will be required to pre-save the following documents to your PC as you will be required to upload these at end of the application.
- Reference letter from current school
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate
- Copies of Mother (s) ID documents / Passport (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Copies of Father (s) ID documents / Passport (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Proof of residence (either current lease agreement or water & lights account – NO RATES ACCOUNTS).
Step 3:
Click on the “Apply” button to complete the electronic application form.
We do not contact you with feedback except when we are able to offer your son a space in the school.
Grade 8
Boarding
2026
Grade 8 Boarding process
Admissions are currently open and will close at the end of Term 3.
Please find below the step by step procedure to follow:
Step 1:
Obtain a reference letter from your son’s current school (before starting the application process as it must accompany this application). This letter should contain as much information as possible about his school career e.g. academic, sport and cultural participation, including leadership positions held. This information will be taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.
Step 2:
The following documents are to be attached to your application. Please scan and save these documents onto your computer before starting the electronic application form.
- Reference letter from current school (Compulsory – this is how we get to know more about your son)
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate
- Your son’s passport and study permit (if a non-South African citizen)
- Mother’s/Guardian’s ID document OR Passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Father’s/Guardian’s ID document OR Passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Mother’s most recent pay slip OR if self-employed, a letter from your accountant stating approximate monthly income
- Father’s most recent pay slip OR if self-employed, a letter from your accountant stating approximate monthly income)
- Medical aid card (both sides of the card on one page)
Step 3:
Click on the “Apply” button to complete the electronic application form.
Please ensure that you indicate the year and grade you are wanting to apply for when completing the application form.
PLEASE NOTE:
Admission to boarding is not guaranteed (please refer to our Boarding Admission Policy). Boarding is done on a shortlisting basis where the following criteria is considered when shortlisting’s are conducted:
- Academic performance
- Sporting involvement/achievements
- Cultural involvement/achievements
- Music involvement/achievements
- Affordability (Joint monthly Nett household income of no less than R75 000)
An interview with the pupil and his family is conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted telephonically and will receive a full tour of both the school and boarding facilities.
Incomplete application documents will not be considered.
Pay slips for both parents are required as establishing affordability is one of the qualifying criteria. There is a fixed joint monthly income amount of R75 000 in place that must be met in order to be shortlisted.
For your budgetary purposes, upon acceptance, you will be required to pay an advance payment towards boarding and school fees of R19 000 which will be deducted from the annual fees for 2026 before being divided over 10 months.
Please note this amount is non-refundable.
In the event of your application being successful we will contact you telephonically to inform you of the next steps to follow.
We only contact you in the event of your application being successful.
There is no financial assistance for boarding.
All fees must be paid and your account kept up to date if your son is to remain in boarding.
Each boarding place is linked to a place in the school/class. This package cannot be split at any time. Should you withdraw from boarding, you would therefore be withdrawing your son from the school. However should you wish to remain as a dayboy, you would be required to apply and only if there is an available space would your son be considered (space is unfortunately not guaranteed).
Should your circumstances change and you withdraw your son from boarding you would be required to give the school 3 months written notice or payment in lieu thereof (email to Mrs Cameron – admissions@boyshigh.com).
Grade 9-11
Dayboy
2026
Grade 9 and 11 Application Process during the year placements
This process commences 1 September each year.
You will be required to follow the below steps when applying:
Step 1:
Obtain a reference letter from your son’s current school containing as much information as possible about his school career e.g. academic, sport and cultural participation, including leadership positions held. This information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
The reference letter is our way of getting to know your son better therefore your current school must please include as much information as possible.
Step 2:
Before completing the above application you will be required to pre-save the following documents to your PC as you will be required to upload these at end of the application.
- Reference letter from current school
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate
- Copies of Mother (s) ID documents / Passport (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Copies of Father (s) ID documents / Passport (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Proof of residence (either current lease agreement or water & lights account – NO RATES ACCOUNTS).
Step 3:
Complete the application form.
We do not contact you with feedback except when we are able to offer your son a space in the school.
Grade 9-11
Boarding
2026
Regrettably we do not accept new Grade 11 and 12 pupils into boarding.
Admissions for Grade 9 and 10 boarding opens on 1 September each year for the following year. We are only able to accept new pupils in the event of there being a space to fill.
Please find below the step by step procedure to follow:
Step 1:
Obtain a reference letter from your son’s current school (before starting the application process as it must accompany this application). This letter should contain as much information as possible about his school career e.g. academic, sport and cultural participation, including leadership positions held. This information will be taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.
Step 2:
The following documents are to be attached to your application. Please scan and save these documents onto your computer before starting the electronic application form.
- Reference letter from current school (Compulsory – this is how we get to know more about your son)
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate
- Your son’s passport and study permit (if a non-South African citizen)
- Mother’s/Guardian’s ID document OR Passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Father’s/Guardian’s ID document OR Passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Mother’s most recent pay slip OR if self-employed, a letter from your accountant stating approximate monthly income
- Father’s most recent pay slip OR if self-employed, a letter from your accountant stating approximate monthly income)
- Medical aid card (both sides of the card on one page)
Step 3:
Click on the Apply button
Please ensure that you indicate the year and grade you are wanting to apply for when completing the application form.
PLEASE NOTE:
Admission to boarding is not guaranteed (please refer to our Boarding Admission Policy). Boarding is done on a shortlisting basis where the following criteria is considered when shortlisting’s are conducted:
- Academic performance
- Sporting involvement/achievements
- Cultural involvement/achievements
- Music involvement/achievements
- Affordability (Joint monthly household income of no less than R75 000)
An interview with the pupil and his family is conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted telephonically and will receive a full tour of both the school and boarding facilities.
Incomplete application documents will not be considered.
Pay slips for both parents are required as establishing affordability is one of the qualifying criteria. There is a fixed joint monthly income amount of R75 000 in place that must be met in order to be shortlisted.
For your budgetary purposes, upon acceptance, you will be required to pay an advance payment towards boarding and school fees of R18 000 which will be deducted from the annual fees for 2026 before being divided over 10 months.
Please note this amount is non-refundable.
In the event of your application being successful we will contact you telephonically to inform you of the next steps to follow.
We only contact you in the event of your application being successful.
There is no financial assistance for boarding.
All fees must be paid and your account kept up to date if your son is to remain in boarding.
Each boarding place is linked to a place in the school/class. This package cannot be split at any time. Should you withdraw from boarding, you would therefore be withdrawing your son from the school. However should you wish to remain as a dayboy, you would be required to apply and only if there is an available space would your son be considered (space is unfortunately not guaranteed).
Should your circumstances change and you withdraw your son from boarding you would be required to give the school 3 months written notice or payment in lieu thereof (email to Mrs Cameron – admissions@boyshigh.com).
Applications 2027
Grade 8
Dayboy
2027
GRADE 8 ADMISSIONS – GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (GDE) PROCESS
The Grade 8 admissions process in Gauteng is administered by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) and takes place one year in advance, while applicants are in Grade 7.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
The online application process typically opens in June/July each year. The GDE communicates official dates and application details via media releases, social media platforms, and their website: www.gdeadmissions.gov.za
PLACEMENT CRITERIA
All applications are processed according to the GDE’s placement criteria in the following order of priority:
List 1 – Applicants residing within the school’s feeder zone
List 2 – Applicants with siblings currently enrolled at the school
List 3 – Applicants whose parents/guardians work within the feeder zone
List 4 – Applicants residing within a 30 km radius of the school
List 5 – Applicants residing beyond a 30 km radius
Please note that all applicants in the feeder zone category (List 1) are accommodated first, before consideration is given to any of the other categories (List 2-5).
CAPACITY AND DEMAND
Pretoria Boys High School accommodates approximately 200 Grade 8 day pupils each year. The school typically receives in excess of 1,500 applications annually, of which approximately 500 pupils fall within the feeder zone.
As a result, placement at the school cannot be guaranteed, even for applicants residing within the feeder zone.
COMMUNICATION OF OUTCOMES
The Gauteng Department of Education will communicate the outcome of applications directly with the parents via SMS and through the online admissions portal. Applicants can generally expect feedback between August and September.
OLD BOYS’ PREFERENCE
A limited number of places are reserved for sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of Old Boys, as allocated by the GDE.
Parents who wish to apply under this category are required to notify the school early in the year. An Expression of Interest form may be requested by emailing admissions@boyshigh.com between end February and end May each year.
Please note that this provision applies strictly to direct lineage (father, grandfather, or great-grandfather) and cannot be extended to other relatives.
SIBLING APPLICATIONS
While sibling applications are considered, they fall within the GDE’s second category. Placement is therefore subject to availability after all feeder zone applicants have been accommodated, and therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Please complete the application for the school year you are applying for.
Apply for Grade 8 in 2027 (next year)
Grade 8
Boarding
2027
GRADE 8 BOARDING ADMISSIONS PROCESS
The Grade 8 boarding admissions process is managed directly by the school and opens one year in advance, during the applicant’s Grade 6 year.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Boarding applications open on 1 September of your son’s grade 6 year. Applications close at the end of May of your son’s Grade 7 year.
Parents are encouraged to prepare all required documentation in advance to ensure a complete application.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applications must be completed online and supported by the required documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
STEP 1: REFERENCE LETTER
Applicants are required to obtain a reference letter from their current school prior to starting the application process. This letter must accompany the application and should provide a comprehensive overview of the applicant’s school career, including academic performance, sporting and cultural involvement, and any leadership roles held.
This information is an important component of the shortlisting process.
STEP 2: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The following documents must be uploaded as part of the application (Compulsory):
- Reference letter from current school
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate / Passport / Permit (of Learner)
- Mother’s/Guardian’s ID document or passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if applicable)
- Father’s/Guardian’s ID document or passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if applicable)
- Mother’s most recent payslip, or if self-employed, a letter from an accountant confirming approximate monthly income
- Father’s most recent payslip, or if self-employed, a letter from an accountant confirming approximate monthly income
STEP 3: ONLINE APPLICATION
Applicants may proceed by selecting the “Apply” option and completing the online application form. Please ensure that the correct year and grade are selected.
SELECTION PROCESS
Admission to boarding is not guaranteed and is based on a competitive shortlisting process.
The following criteria are considered:
- Academic performance
- Sporting involvement and achievements
- Cultural participation and achievements
- Music involvement and achievements
- Minimum nett household income of R75 000 per month
Shortlisted applicants and their parents will be invited to attend an interview, which includes a tour of both the school and boarding facilities.
CAPACITY AND DEMAND
Boarding places are limited and highly sought after. As a result, not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be shortlisted or offered a place.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All required documentation, including payslips for both parents or legal guardians, must be submitted in order for the application to be assessed.
FEES AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Upon acceptance, an advance payment of R19 500 is required. This amount is payable upon acceptance of the space offered. This amount is non-refundable.
Please note that no financial assistance is available for boarding. All fees must be paid and accounts kept up to date for a learner to remain in boarding.
BOARDING AND SCHOOL PLACEMENT
A boarding placement is directly linked to a place in the school and cannot be separated.
Should a learner withdraw from boarding, this will constitute withdrawal from the school. Should parents wish for their son to continue as a day boy, a new application must be submitted and placement will depend on availability.
COMMUNICATION OF OUTCOMES
Due to the competitive nature of the process, only successful applicants will be contacted telephonically and advised on the next steps.
Formal feedback regarding final outcomes is sent out to all applicants via email at the end of July or once all beds have been filled.
NOTICE PERIOD FOR BOARDING
A minimum of three months’ written notice, or payment in lieu thereof, is required should you wish to withdraw your son from boarding.
Should you have any further questions, all correspondence can be directed to: admissions@boyshigh.com
2027 Boarding Admissions Closed
Grade 9-11
Dayboy
2027
Grade 9 and 11 Application Process during the year placements
This process commences 1 September 2026. The electronic application will go live below from 1 September 2026.
You will be required to follow the below steps when applying:
Step 1:
Obtain a reference letter from your son’s current school containing as much information as possible about his school career e.g. academic, sport and cultural participation, including leadership positions held. This information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
The reference letter is our way of getting to know your son better therefore your current school must please include as much information as possible.
Step 2:
Before completing the above application you will be required to pre-save the following documents to your PC as you will be required to upload these at end of the application.
- Reference letter from current school
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate
- Copies of Mother (s) ID documents / Passport (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Copies of Father (s) ID documents / Passport (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Proof of residence (either current lease agreement or water & lights account – NO RATES ACCOUNTS).
Step 3:
Complete the application form (The electronic application will go live below from 1 September 2026)
We do not contact you with feedback except when we are able to offer your son a space in the school.
Opens 1 September 2026
Grade 9-10
Boarding
2027
Regrettably we do not accept new Grade 11 and 12 pupils into boarding.
Admissions for Grade 9 and 10 boarding opens on 1 September 2026. We are only able to accept new pupils in the event of there being a space to fill.
Please find below the step by step procedure to follow:
Step 1:
Obtain a reference letter from your son’s current school (before starting the application process as it must accompany this application). This letter should contain as much information as possible about his school career e.g. academic, sport and cultural participation, including leadership positions held. This information will be taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.
Step 2:
The following documents are to be attached to your application. Please scan and save these documents onto your computer before starting the electronic application form.
- Reference letter from current school (Compulsory – this is how we get to know more about your son)
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate
- Your son’s passport and study permit (if a non-South African citizen)
- Mother’s/Guardian’s ID document OR Passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Father’s/Guardian’s ID document OR Passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Mother’s most recent pay slip OR if self-employed, a letter from your accountant stating approximate monthly income
- Father’s most recent pay slip OR if self-employed, a letter from your accountant stating approximate monthly income)
- Medical aid card (both sides of the card on one page)
Step 3:
Click on the Apply button (Application will go live from 1 September 2026)
Please ensure that you indicate the year and grade you are wanting to apply for when completing the application form.
PLEASE NOTE:
Admission to boarding is not guaranteed (please refer to our Boarding Admission Policy). Boarding is done on a shortlisting basis where the following criteria is considered when shortlisting’s are conducted:
- Academic performance
- Sporting involvement/achievements
- Cultural involvement/achievements
- Music involvement/achievements
- Affordability (Joint monthly household income of no less than R75 000)
An interview with the pupil and his family is conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted telephonically and will receive a full tour of both the school and boarding facilities.
Incomplete application documents will not be considered.
Pay slips for both parents are required as establishing affordability is one of the qualifying criteria. There is a fixed joint monthly income amount of R75 000 in place that must be met in order to be shortlisted.
For your budgetary purposes, upon acceptance, you will be required to pay an advance payment towards boarding and school fees of R19 500 which will be deducted from the annual fees for 2027 before being divided over 10 months.
Please note this amount is non-refundable.
In the event of your application being successful we will contact you telephonically to inform you of the next steps to follow.
We only contact you in the event of your application being successful.
There is no financial assistance for boarding.
All fees must be paid and your account kept up to date if your son is to remain in boarding.
Each boarding place is linked to a place in the school/class. This package cannot be split at any time. Should you withdraw from boarding, you would therefore be withdrawing your son from the school. However should you wish to remain as a dayboy, you would be required to apply and only if there is an available space would your son be considered (space is unfortunately not guaranteed).
Should your circumstances change and you withdraw your son from boarding you would be required to give the school 3 months written notice or payment in lieu thereof (email to Mrs Cameron – admissions@boyshigh.com).
Opens 1 September 2026
Applications 2028
Grade 8 Dayboy
Apply via GDE
2028
GRADE 8 ADMISSIONS – GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (GDE) PROCESS
The Grade 8 admissions process in Gauteng is administered by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) and takes place one year in advance, while applicants are in Grade 7.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
The online application process typically opens in June/July each year. The GDE communicates official dates and application details via media releases, social media platforms, and their website: www.gdeadmissions.gov.za
PLACEMENT CRITERIA
All applications are processed according to the GDE’s placement criteria in the following order of priority:
List 1 – Applicants residing within the school’s feeder zone
List 2 – Applicants with siblings currently enrolled at the school
List 3 – Applicants whose parents/guardians work within the feeder zone
List 4 – Applicants residing within a 30 km radius of the school
List 5 – Applicants residing beyond a 30 km radius
Please note that all applicants in the feeder zone category (List 1) are accommodated first, before consideration is given to any of the other categories (List 2-5).
CAPACITY AND DEMAND
Pretoria Boys High School accommodates approximately 200 Grade 8 day pupils each year. The school typically receives in excess of 1,500 applications annually, of which approximately 500 pupils fall within the feeder zone.
As a result, placement at the school cannot be guaranteed, even for applicants residing within the feeder zone.
COMMUNICATION OF OUTCOMES
The Gauteng Department of Education will communicate the outcome of applications directly with the parents via SMS and through the online admissions portal. Applicants can generally expect feedback between August and September.
OLD BOYS’ PREFERENCE
A limited number of places are reserved for sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of Old Boys, as allocated by the GDE.
Parents who wish to apply under this category are required to notify the school early in the year. An Expression of Interest form may be requested by emailing admissions@boyshigh.com between end February and end May each year.
Please note that this provision applies strictly to direct lineage (father, grandfather, or great-grandfather) and cannot be extended to other relatives.
SIBLING APPLICATIONS
While sibling applications are considered, they fall within the GDE’s second category. Placement is therefore subject to availability after all feeder zone applicants have been accommodated, and therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Apply in your son’s Grade 7 year
(July/August 2027)
Parents will apply directly through
the GDE online system.
Grade 8
Boarding
2028
GRADE 8 BOARDING ADMISSIONS PROCESS
The Grade 8 boarding admissions process is managed directly by the school and opens one year in advance, during the applicant’s Grade 6 year.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Boarding applications open on 1 September of your son’s grade 6 year. Applications close at the end of May of your son’s Grade 7 year.
Parents are encouraged to prepare all required documentation in advance to ensure a complete application.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applications must be completed online and supported by the required documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
STEP 1: REFERENCE LETTER
Applicants are required to obtain a reference letter from their current school prior to starting the application process. This letter must accompany the application and should provide a comprehensive overview of the applicant’s school career, including academic performance, sporting and cultural involvement, and any leadership roles held.
This information is an important component of the shortlisting process.
STEP 2: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The following documents must be uploaded as part of the application (Compulsory):
- Reference letter from current school
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate / Passport / Permit (of Learner)
- Mother’s/Guardian’s ID document or passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if applicable)
- Father’s/Guardian’s ID document or passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if applicable)
- Mother’s most recent payslip, or if self-employed, a letter from an accountant confirming approximate monthly income
- Father’s most recent payslip, or if self-employed, a letter from an accountant confirming approximate monthly income
STEP 3: ONLINE APPLICATION
Applicants may proceed by selecting the “Apply” option and completing the online application form. Please ensure that the correct year and grade are selected.
SELECTION PROCESS
Admission to boarding is not guaranteed and is based on a competitive shortlisting process.
The following criteria are considered:
- Academic performance
- Sporting involvement and achievements
- Cultural participation and achievements
- Music involvement and achievements
- Minimum nett household income of R75 000 per month
Shortlisted applicants and their parents will be invited to attend an interview, which includes a tour of both the school and boarding facilities.
CAPACITY AND DEMAND
Boarding places are limited and highly sought after. As a result, not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be shortlisted or offered a place.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All required documentation, including payslips for both parents or legal guardians, must be submitted in order for the application to be assessed.
FEES AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Upon acceptance, an advance payment of R19 500 is required. This amount is payable upon acceptance of the space offered. This amount is non-refundable.
Please note that no financial assistance is available for boarding. All fees must be paid and accounts kept up to date for a learner to remain in boarding.
BOARDING AND SCHOOL PLACEMENT
A boarding placement is directly linked to a place in the school and cannot be separated.
Should a learner withdraw from boarding, this will constitute withdrawal from the school. Should parents wish for their son to continue as a day boy, a new application must be submitted and placement will depend on availability.
COMMUNICATION OF OUTCOMES
Due to the competitive nature of the process, only successful applicants will be contacted telephonically and advised on the next steps.
Formal feedback regarding final outcomes is sent out to all applicants via email at the end of July or once all beds have been filled.
NOTICE PERIOD FOR BOARDING
A minimum of three months’ written notice, or payment in lieu thereof, is required should you wish to withdraw your son from boarding.
Should you have any further questions, all correspondence can be directed to: admissions@boyshigh.com
Opens 1 September 2027
You can apply in your son’s Grade 6 year
Grade 9-11
Dayboy
2028
Grade 9 and 11 Application Process during the year placements
This process commences 1 September 2027. The electronic application will go live below from 1 September 2027.
You will be required to follow the below steps when applying:
Step 1:
Obtain a reference letter from your son’s current school containing as much information as possible about his school career e.g. academic, sport and cultural participation, including leadership positions held. This information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
The reference letter is our way of getting to know your son better therefore your current school must please include as much information as possible.
Step 2:
Before completing the above application you will be required to pre-save the following documents to your PC as you will be required to upload these at end of the application.
- Reference letter from current school
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate
- Copies of Mother (s) ID documents / Passport (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Copies of Father (s) ID documents / Passport (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Proof of residence (either current lease agreement or water & lights account – NO RATES ACCOUNTS).
Step 3:
Complete the application form (The electronic application will go live below from 1 September 2026)
We do not contact you with feedback except when we are able to offer your son a space in the school.
Opens 1 September 2027
Availability depends on vacancies
created by departing boys
Grade 9-10
Boarding
2028
Regrettably we do not accept new Grade 11 and 12 pupils into boarding.
Admissions for Grade 9 and 10 boarding opens on 1 September 2027. We are only able to accept new pupils in the event of there being a space to fill.
Please find below the step by step procedure to follow:
Step 1:
Obtain a reference letter from your son’s current school (before starting the application process as it must accompany this application). This letter should contain as much information as possible about his school career e.g. academic, sport and cultural participation, including leadership positions held. This information will be taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.
Step 2:
The following documents are to be attached to your application. Please scan and save these documents onto your computer before starting the electronic application form.
- Reference letter from current school (Compulsory – this is how we get to know more about your son)
- Latest school report
- Unabridged birth certificate
- Your son’s passport and study permit (if a non-South African citizen)
- Mother’s/Guardian’s ID document OR Passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Father’s/Guardian’s ID document OR Passport with valid residence permit (or death certificate, if relevant)
- Mother’s most recent pay slip OR if self-employed, a letter from your accountant stating approximate monthly income
- Father’s most recent pay slip OR if self-employed, a letter from your accountant stating approximate monthly income)
- Medical aid card (both sides of the card on one page)
Step 3:
Click on the Apply button (Application will go live from 1 September 2026)
Please ensure that you indicate the year and grade you are wanting to apply for when completing the application form.
PLEASE NOTE:
Admission to boarding is not guaranteed (please refer to our Boarding Admission Policy). Boarding is done on a shortlisting basis where the following criteria is considered when shortlisting’s are conducted:
- Academic performance
- Sporting involvement/achievements
- Cultural involvement/achievements
- Music involvement/achievements
- Affordability (Joint monthly household income of no less than R75 000)
An interview with the pupil and his family is conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted telephonically and will receive a full tour of both the school and boarding facilities.
Incomplete application documents will not be considered.
Pay slips for both parents are required as establishing affordability is one of the qualifying criteria. There is a fixed joint monthly income amount of R75 000 in place that must be met in order to be shortlisted.
For your budgetary purposes, upon acceptance, you will be required to pay an advance payment towards boarding and school fees of R19 500 which will be deducted from the annual fees for 2027 before being divided over 10 months.
Please note this amount is non-refundable.
In the event of your application being successful we will contact you telephonically to inform you of the next steps to follow.
We only contact you in the event of your application being successful.
There is no financial assistance for boarding.
All fees must be paid and your account kept up to date if your son is to remain in boarding.
Each boarding place is linked to a place in the school/class. This package cannot be split at any time. Should you withdraw from boarding, you would therefore be withdrawing your son from the school. However should you wish to remain as a dayboy, you would be required to apply and only if there is an available space would your son be considered (space is unfortunately not guaranteed).
Should your circumstances change and you withdraw your son from boarding you would be required to give the school 3 months written notice or payment in lieu thereof (email to Mrs Cameron – admissions@boyshigh.com).
Opens 1 September 2027
Availability depends on vacancies
created by departing boys
ENQUIRIES
Admissions Secretary, Mrs Cathy Cameron
T: 012 460 2246 Ext 145 E: admissions@boyshigh.com
School & boarding fees 2026
Fees for 2027 are expected to increase by 7%. The fee setting meeting will take place on 20 October 2026 where the official fees will be decided on.
Banking Details
Pretoria Boys High School
First National Bank, Hatfield
Account no: 625 657 196 91
Branch Code: 25 21 45
Beneficiary Ref: Debtor Code/Surname
SWIFT/IBAN: FIRNZ AJJ
School fees 2026 |
Combined School Fees & Boarding |
|---|---|
| Form I & II R82, 300 per annum R8, 230 per month over ten months |
Form I & II R180, 500 per annum R18, 050 per month over ten months |
| Form III & IV R78, 900 per annum R7, 890 per month over ten months |
Form III & IV R177, 100 per annum R17, 710 per month over ten months |
| Form V R80, 350 per annum R8, 930 per month over nine months This includes a R1, 450 refundable book deposit |
Form V R178, 550 per annum R19, 842 per month over nine months |
| Boarding R98, 200 per annum (R9, 820 per months 10 months, Matrics R10 912 pm over 9 months) This amount is in addition to tuition fees. Additional one-off payments for all new boarders. |
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All fees are compulsory and are payable strictly in advance.
Pretoria Boys High Schools is a fee paying school (Quintile 5). In terms of the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996, it is compulsory to pay school fees at Pretoria Boys High School. A prerequisite of acceptance will be your commitment to paying the school/boarding fees by signing an Enrolment Contract as well as a Debit Order. |
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