Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Soshanguve, Pretoria, Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

881

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 143 matric candidates from Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	121	103	85.1%
2024	157	140	89.2%
2025	143	121	84.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	14	13	92.9%
Mathematical Literacy	144	121	84.0%
Physical Sciences	14	13	92.9%
Life Sciences	26	24	92.3%
Accounting	13	12	92.3%
Business Studies	133	119	89.5%
Economics	38	21	55.3%
Geography	26	26	100.0%
History	95	73	76.8%
English First Additional Language	159	159	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 881; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 881; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School, 1,692 compared with 881; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 84.6%.
High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 881; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 84.6%.
Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 881; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 84.6%.

Pretoria

Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 881; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 881; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 881; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 881; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 881; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's 84.6%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School for 2027

Elizabeth Matsemela 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: 824, Block Bb, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal: X68 Soshanguce 0152
Telephone: 082 554 3191
EMIS number: 700241779

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Elizabeth Matsemela 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 Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School directly, on 082 554 3191, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Elizabeth Matsemela 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 Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?

On the numbers that are published, Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.6% 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 Elizabeth Matsemela 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 Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School?

Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School reported 881 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School?

Yes, Elizabeth Matsemela 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 Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's matric results like?

Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.1% since 2023.

Is Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School a public or private school?

Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School?

You can call 082 554 3191. It is located at 824, Block Bb, Soshanguve, Pretoria.