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Hosea Kekana Secondary School

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

Welcome to Hosea Kekana Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Hammanskraal, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.5% pass rate.

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Hosea Kekana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Hammanskraal, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,139
Learners
36
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Hosea Kekana 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 Hosea Kekana Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 113 learners from Hosea Kekana Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231029593.1%
20249999100.0%
202511310996.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hosea Kekana Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics212095.2%
Mathematical Literacy7979100.0%
Physical Sciences242395.8%
Life Sciences545296.3%
Accounting2626100.0%
Business Studies3232100.0%
Economics322475.0%
Geography6464100.0%
History474697.9%
English First Additional Language103103100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Here is how Hosea Kekana Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane North district.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hosea Kekana Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hosea Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hosea Kekana Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hosea Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,692 learners against Hosea Kekana Secondary School's 1,139; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Hosea Kekana Secondary School's 96.5%).
  • High School Montana teaches considerably more learners than Hosea Kekana Secondary School, 1,683 compared with 1,139; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Hosea Kekana Secondary School's 96.5%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hosea Kekana Secondary School, at 1,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against Hosea Kekana Secondary School's 96.5%).

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Hosea Kekana Secondary School's 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hosea Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hosea Kekana Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hosea Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hosea Kekana Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hosea Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Hosea Kekana Secondary School's 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hosea Kekana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Hosea Kekana Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,139; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hosea Kekana Secondary School's 96.5%.
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 Hosea Kekana Secondary School for 2027

Hosea Kekana 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
1968, Ramotse, Ramotse Village, Hammanskraal, Pretoria
Postal
P.o.box 514 Temba 0407
Telephone
079 991 7988
EMIS number
700910514

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hosea Kekana 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 Hosea Kekana Secondary School directly, on 079 991 7988, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hosea Kekana 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 Hosea Kekana Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Hosea Kekana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.5% 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 Hosea Kekana 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 Hosea Kekana Secondary School?
Hosea Kekana Secondary School reported 1,139 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Hosea Kekana Secondary School?
Yes, Hosea Kekana 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 Hosea Kekana Secondary School's matric results like?
Hosea Kekana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.5%, in 2025. That's up from 93.1% in 2023.
Is Hosea Kekana Secondary School a public or private school?
Hosea Kekana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hosea Kekana Secondary School?
You can call 079 991 7988. It is located at 1968, Ramotse, Ramotse Village, Hammanskraal, Pretoria.
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