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Adam Masebe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Temba, Temba, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Adam Masebe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Temba. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.5% pass rate.

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Adam Masebe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Temba. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,372
Learners
46
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Adam Masebe 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 Adam Masebe Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Adam Masebe Secondary School entered 153 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319214877.1%
202413311586.5%
202515314393.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Adam Masebe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2323100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1289775.8%
Physical Sciences2323100.0%
Life Sciences595593.2%
Accounting211885.7%
Business Studies694768.1%
Economics272177.8%
Geography12110385.1%
History776280.5%
English First Additional Language15014999.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Here is how Adam Masebe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane North district.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Adam Masebe Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adam Masebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Adam Masebe Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adam Masebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Adam Masebe Secondary School, at 1,692 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Adam Masebe Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • High School Montana sits in roughly the same size range as Adam Masebe Secondary School, at 1,683 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Adam Masebe Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Adam Masebe Secondary School, at 1,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against Adam Masebe Secondary School's 93.5%).

Temba

Zooming into Temba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Adam Masebe Secondary School.

  • Tane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Adam Masebe Secondary School, at 1,009 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adam Masebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Matlaisane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Adam Masebe Secondary School, at 976 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Adam Masebe Secondary School's 93.5%).
  • Alfred Maubane High School is a similar size to Adam Masebe Secondary School, with 969 learners against 1,372; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Adam Masebe Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Sekitla Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Adam Masebe Secondary School, 797 compared with 1,372; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against Adam Masebe Secondary School's 93.5%).
  • Tlhaloganyo Primary School teaches fewer learners than Adam Masebe Secondary School, 784 compared with 1,372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adam Masebe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Adam Masebe Secondary School for 2027

Because Adam Masebe Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
110, Block A, Sekampaneng, Temba, Temba
Postal
Po Box 560 Temba 0407
Telephone
079 993 9123
EMIS number
700910011

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Adam Masebe 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 Adam Masebe Secondary School directly, on 079 993 9123, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Adam Masebe 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 Adam Masebe Secondary School the best school in Temba?
On the numbers that are published, Adam Masebe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.5% is lower than Alfred Maubane High School's 98.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Temba besides Adam Masebe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Temba, including Tane Primary School.
How big are the classes at Adam Masebe Secondary School?
Adam Masebe Secondary School reported 1,372 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Adam Masebe Secondary School?
Yes, Adam Masebe 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 Adam Masebe Secondary School's matric results like?
Adam Masebe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.5%, in 2025. That's up from 77.1% in 2023.
Is Adam Masebe Secondary School a public or private school?
Adam Masebe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Adam Masebe Secondary School?
You can call 079 993 9123. It is located at 110, Block A, Sekampaneng, Temba, Temba.
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