Public secondary school · Winterveldt, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (4 circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Winterveldt, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Of the 153 learners from Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 154 | 124 | 80.5% |
| 2024 | 167 | 135 | 80.8% |
| 2025 | 153 | 126 | 82.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 69 | 46 | 66.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 99 | 85 | 85.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 66 | 39 | 59.1% |
| Life Sciences | 67 | 62 | 92.5% |
| Accounting | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 31 | 30 | 96.8% |
| Economics | 31 | 27 | 87.1% |
| Geography | 137 | 111 | 81.0% |
| History | 70 | 54 | 77.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 168 | 168 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa 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 Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa 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.