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Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School

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

Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 80.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pretoria, Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

914
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 203 matric candidates from Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316014490.0%
202422419587.1%
202520316480.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics373389.2%
Mathematical Literacy18716688.8%
Physical Sciences352880.0%
Life Sciences987778.6%
Accounting413175.6%
Business Studies12611188.1%
Economics403485.0%
Geography14611679.5%
History988990.8%
English First Additional Language224224100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

5 other schools in Tshwane West district, for comparison against Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 914; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's 914; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's 914; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's 914; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School, 2,012 compared with 914; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 914; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's 914; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's 914; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 914; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's 914; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's 80.8%.
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 Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School for 2027

Because Dr. Motsuenyane 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
1571, Molapo Maseko Road, Wintervelt, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 12 Wintervelt 0198
Telephone
082 553 4638
EMIS number
700914251

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr. Motsuenyane 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 Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School directly, on 082 553 4638, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr. Motsuenyane 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 Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.8% 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 Dr. Motsuenyane 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 Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School?
Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School reported 914 learners and 30 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 Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School?
Yes, Dr. Motsuenyane 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 Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's matric results like?
Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.8%, in 2025. That's down from 90% in 2023.
Is Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School a public or private school?
Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr. Motsuenyane Secondary School?
You can call 082 553 4638. It is located at 1571, Molapo Maseko Road, Wintervelt, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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