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Gatang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Gatang Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mamelodi, Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.5%.

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Gatang Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mamelodi, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

2,089
Learners
60
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Gatang 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 Gatang Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 235 matric candidates from Gatang Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319715578.7%
202415212783.6%
202523521591.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gatang Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362363.9%
Mathematical Literacy11710388.0%
Physical Sciences282175.0%
Life Sciences1098376.1%
Accounting1313100.0%
Business Studies454191.1%
Economics362261.1%
Geography1149280.7%
English First Additional Language153153100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Gatang Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gatang Secondary School, at 2,404 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Gatang Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gatang Secondary School's 91.5%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is a similar size to Gatang Secondary School, with 2,186 learners against 2,089; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Gatang Secondary School's 91.5%.
  • Legora Primary School is a similar size to Gatang Secondary School, with 2,176 learners against 2,089; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is a similar size to Gatang Secondary School, with 2,157 learners against 2,089; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School sits in roughly the same size range as Gatang Secondary School, at 2,668 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gatang Secondary School, at 2,404 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is a similar size to Gatang Secondary School, with 2,356 learners against 2,089; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Gatang Secondary School, with 2,226 learners against 2,089; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gatang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Gatang Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gatang Secondary School's 91.5%.
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 Gatang Secondary School for 2027

Because Gatang 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
23423, Ext 4, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
79053 Rethabile 0122
Telephone
012 801 5927
EMIS number
700220657

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gatang 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 Gatang Secondary School directly, on 012 801 5927, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gatang 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 Gatang Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Gatang Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.5% 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 Gatang 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 Gatang Secondary School?
Gatang Secondary School reported 2,089 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Gatang Secondary School?
Yes, Gatang 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 Gatang Secondary School's matric results like?
Gatang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.5%, in 2025. That's up from 78.7% in 2023.
Is Gatang Secondary School a public or private school?
Gatang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gatang Secondary School?
You can call 012 801 5927. It is located at 23423, Ext 4, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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