Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Gatang Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Gatang Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mamelodi, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 | 155 | 78.7% |
| 2024 | 152 | 127 | 83.6% |
| 2025 | 235 | 215 | 91.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Gatang Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 36 | 23 | 63.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 117 | 103 | 88.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 28 | 21 | 75.0% |
| Life Sciences | 109 | 83 | 76.1% |
| Accounting | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 45 | 41 | 91.1% |
| Economics | 36 | 22 | 61.1% |
| Geography | 114 | 92 | 80.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 153 | 153 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.