Willowridge High School (Pretoria) - Academics

Academics

Academic learning is the first responsibility of the school.

  • Willowridge High School has maintained close to 100% Matric Pass Rate over the past twelve years.
  • Willowridge High School's University and Provisional University Entrance Rate is reliably over 70%.
  • Willowridge High School awards close to five hundred academic certificates of achievement at Valedication and Honours Evenings each year.
  • Willowridge High School's student-educator ratio is one of the lowest in Pretoria with the Governing Body employing more than 20 teachers to complement the posts given to them by the Gauteng Department of Education. It is committed to keeping class sizes to an average of 30:1.

Willowridge High School offers various subjects including:

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Sepedi
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Physical Science
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Application Technology (CAT)
  • Economics
  • Economical Management Sciences
  • Life Orientation
  • Business Studies
  • History
  • Geography
  • Tourism
  • Natural Science
  • Visual Art (Art)
  • Design
  • Civil (Woodwork)
  • Life Sciences (Biology)
  • Hospitality Studies (Hotel)
  • Dramatic Arts (Drama)
  • Technology
  • Sport Science
  • Accounting
  • Design

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