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Dc Marivate Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (1 circuit)

In Soshanguve, Pretoria, Dc Marivate Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.6%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Dc Marivate Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dc Marivate Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

928
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Dc Marivate 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 Dc Marivate Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dc Marivate Secondary School entered 117 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320715273.4%
202414912382.6%
20251179278.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dc Marivate Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics674059.7%
Mathematical Literacy828097.6%
Physical Sciences633758.7%
Life Sciences12810682.8%
Accounting231982.6%
Business Studies514588.2%
Economics2121100.0%
Geography969599.0%
History656498.5%
English First Additional Language149149100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

5 other schools in Tshwane North district, for comparison against Dc Marivate Secondary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dc Marivate Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dc Marivate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dc Marivate Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dc Marivate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,692 learners against Dc Marivate Secondary School's 928; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Dc Marivate Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • High School Montana teaches considerably more learners than Dc Marivate Secondary School, 1,683 compared with 928; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Dc Marivate Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Dc Marivate Secondary School's 928; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Dc Marivate Secondary School's 78.6%.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dc Marivate Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Dc Marivate Secondary School's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dc Marivate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dc Marivate Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dc Marivate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dc Marivate Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dc Marivate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Dc Marivate Secondary School's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dc Marivate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Dc Marivate Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 928; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Dc Marivate Secondary School's 78.6%.
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 Dc Marivate Secondary School for 2027

Dc Marivate 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
1377, Block H, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X20 Soshanguve 0164
Telephone
012 799 2406
EMIS number
700240614

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dc Marivate 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 Dc Marivate Secondary School directly, on 012 799 2406, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dc Marivate 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 Dc Marivate Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Dc Marivate Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.6% 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 Dc Marivate 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 Dc Marivate Secondary School?
Dc Marivate Secondary School reported 928 learners and 29 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 Dc Marivate Secondary School?
Yes, Dc Marivate 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 Dc Marivate Secondary School's matric results like?
Dc Marivate Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.6%, in 2025. That's up from 73.4% in 2023.
Is Dc Marivate Secondary School a public or private school?
Dc Marivate Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dc Marivate Secondary School?
You can call 012 799 2406. It is located at 1377, Block H, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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