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Botse-Botse Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (2 circuit)

Botse-Botse Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soshanguve, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 95.1% pass rate.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Botse-Botse Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soshanguve, Pretoria, Botse-Botse Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,575
Learners
49
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Botse-Botse Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Botse-Botse Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 284 learners from Botse-Botse Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324821988.3%
202419719599.0%
202528427095.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Botse-Botse Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics524790.4%
Mathematical Literacy14514096.6%
Physical Sciences454497.8%
Life Sciences555498.2%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies484695.8%
Economics433786.0%
Geography149149100.0%
History9999100.0%
English First Additional Language197197100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

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

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Botse-Botse Secondary School's 1,575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botse-Botse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is a similar size to Botse-Botse Secondary School, with 2,176 learners against 1,575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botse-Botse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is a similar size to Botse-Botse Secondary School, with 1,692 learners against 1,575; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Botse-Botse Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • High School Montana is a similar size to Botse-Botse Secondary School, with 1,683 learners against 1,575; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Botse-Botse Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • Kondelelani Secondary School is a similar size to Botse-Botse Secondary School, with 1,562 learners against 1,575; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Botse-Botse Secondary School's 95.1%.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Botse-Botse Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botse-Botse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Botse-Botse Secondary School's 1,575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botse-Botse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Botse-Botse Secondary School's 1,575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botse-Botse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Botse-Botse Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botse-Botse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Botse-Botse Secondary School's 1,575; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Botse-Botse Secondary School's 95.1%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Botse-Botse Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Botse-Botse Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1352, Baxoxele Street, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
P.o. Box 135 Soshanguve 0164
Telephone
012 798 4748
EMIS number
700240580
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Botse-Botse 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 Botse-Botse Secondary School directly, on 012 798 4748, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Botse-Botse Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Botse-Botse Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Botse-Botse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.1% 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 Botse-Botse 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 Botse-Botse Secondary School?
Botse-Botse Secondary School reported 1,575 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Botse-Botse Secondary School?
Yes, Botse-Botse 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 Botse-Botse Secondary School's matric results like?
Botse-Botse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. That's up from 88.3% in 2023.
Is Botse-Botse Secondary School a public or private school?
Botse-Botse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Botse-Botse Secondary School?
You can call 012 798 4748. It is located at 1352, Baxoxele Street, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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