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Abel Motshoane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Winterveldt, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Abel Motshoane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Winterveldt, Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.6%.

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Abel Motshoane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Winterveldt, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,308
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Abel Motshoane Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Abel Motshoane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Abel Motshoane Secondary School entered 187 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316313482.2%
20241319975.6%
202518716286.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Abel Motshoane Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics492244.9%
Mathematical Literacy826073.2%
Physical Sciences311858.1%
Life Sciences714766.2%
Accounting161275.0%
Business Studies605083.3%
Economics161275.0%
Geography3434100.0%
History817592.6%
English First Additional Language131131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane West district with Abel Motshoane Secondary School.

  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Abel Motshoane Secondary School's 1,308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Motshoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Abel Motshoane Secondary School, 2,140 compared with 1,308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Motshoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Abel Motshoane Secondary School, 2,108 compared with 1,308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Motshoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Abel Motshoane Secondary School, 2,026 compared with 1,308; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Abel Motshoane Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,012 learners against Abel Motshoane Secondary School's 1,308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Motshoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Abel Motshoane Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Abel Motshoane Secondary School's 1,308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Motshoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Abel Motshoane Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Motshoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Abel Motshoane Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Motshoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Abel Motshoane Secondary School's 1,308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Motshoane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Abel Motshoane Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,308; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Abel Motshoane Secondary School's 86.6%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Abel Motshoane Secondary School for 2027

Abel Motshoane Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2788, Rolihlahla Avenue, Slovoville, Winterveldt, Pretoria
Postal
X314 Winterveldt 0198
Telephone
082 553 4011
EMIS number
700910007

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Abel Motshoane Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Abel Motshoane Secondary School directly, on 082 553 4011, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Abel Motshoane Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Abel Motshoane Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Abel Motshoane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.6% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Abel Motshoane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Abel Motshoane Secondary School?
Abel Motshoane Secondary School reported 1,308 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Abel Motshoane Secondary School?
Yes, Abel Motshoane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Abel Motshoane Secondary School's matric results like?
Abel Motshoane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. That's up from 82.2% in 2023.
Is Abel Motshoane Secondary School a public or private school?
Abel Motshoane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Abel Motshoane Secondary School?
You can call 082 553 4011. It is located at 2788, Rolihlahla Avenue, Slovoville, Winterveldt, Pretoria.
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