PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Required Documents When Applying

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1. ID Photo - Recent ID style photograph of your daughter (only for hostel applications).

2. Unabridged Birth Certificate - A certified copy of your daughter’s unabridged (full) birth certificate (computer-generated certificate from the Department of Home Affairs). If not available, proof of application should be provided along with a certified copy of an abridged birth certificate.

3. 2025 Year-End Report - A certified copy of your daughter’s previous year-end (2024) report showing both her name and the school name.

4. 2026 Term 1 Report - A certified copy of your daughter’s 2026 Term 1 report showing both her name and the school name.

5. Parent / Guardian Documents –

   1. certified copies of both parents’/legal guardians’ RSA identity documents;

   2. certified copies of death certificate/s should a parent or both parents be deceased;

   3. certified copies of passports as well as work permits of parents that are Foreign Nationals.

6. Legal Guardianship - In case of legal guardianship adoption, copies of legal documents produced by the courts (court orders) are required which, amongst others, includes a certified copy of appointment from the Master of the Court to act as legal guardian/s. In case of divorce, upload a certified copy of court order.

7. Proof of Residence - Proof of the permanent residential address of both parents as well as the learner and/or legal guardian (only a valid government/parastatal or body corporate utility bill and/ or lease agreement will be accepted) in the parents/legal guardians name; or a certified copy of the lease agreement

8. Immigrant Documentation –

   1. Immigrants must submit certified copies of both parents’ passports, permanent residence permits and/or relevant study permits, residence or work permits as well as any other related permits (refugee permit /asylum seeker permit);

   2. in the event of Diplomats, Diplomats are to submit passports and Diplomatic identities

9. Letters of Employment - A letter of employment for each parent/legal guardian confirming employment, on an original company letterhead. The letter must –

   1. be stamped by the Employer and the signature of the Employer affixed over the stamp;

   2. contain confirmation as to whether the parent is employed indefinitely or for a fixed term period;

   3. confirm the parent/legal guardian’s work address as well as work contact number.

10. Medical Aid Card - If the learner is on Medical Aid, a certified copy of both sides of the Medical Aid Card​​