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Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (4 circuit)

In Mamelodi, Pretoria, Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 79.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mamelodi, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,455
Learners
44
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Top achiever Tatenda Porusi from Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School was among the top 39 South African matriculants celebrated at a national event ahead of the 2024 matric results release, and went on to study chemical engineering at the University of Pretoria.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Jafta Mahlangu 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 Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School entered 173 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.2% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312010688.3%
202419015581.6%
202517313779.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics432967.4%
Mathematical Literacy14712786.4%
Physical Sciences362261.1%
Life Sciences996161.6%
Accounting392769.2%
Business Studies918391.2%
Economics392871.8%
Geography15113287.4%
English First Additional Language118118100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,455; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School, 2,186 compared with 1,455; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School's 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School, 2,157 compared with 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School's 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School's 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,455; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School's 79.2%.
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 Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
19179, Sibande, Mamelodi, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
P.obox 77049 Mamelodi West 0122
Telephone
012 805 3616
EMIS number
700220707

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jafta Mahlangu 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 Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School directly, on 012 805 3616, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jafta Mahlangu 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 Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.2% 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 Jafta Mahlangu 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 Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School?
Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School reported 1,455 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School?
Yes, Jafta Mahlangu 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 Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School's matric results like?
Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.2%, in 2025. That's down from 88.3% in 2023.
Is Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School a public or private school?
Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jafta Mahlangu Secondary School?
You can call 012 805 3616. It is located at 19179, Sibande, Mamelodi, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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