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M.j. Mgidi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (3 circuit)

M.j. Mgidi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soshanguve, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.4% pass rate.

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Located in Soshanguve, Pretoria, M.j. Mgidi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

850
Learners
33
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

M.j. Mgidi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for M.j. Mgidi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 123 matric candidates from M.j. Mgidi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231459464.8%
20241339873.7%
202512311089.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, M.j. Mgidi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics481531.3%
Mathematical Literacy856374.1%
Physical Sciences302273.3%
Life Sciences825162.2%
Accounting6466.7%
Business Studies221881.8%
Economics22940.9%
Geography1118980.2%
History605286.7%
English First Additional Language134134100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Here is how M.j. Mgidi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane North district.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School, 1,692 compared with 850; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 850; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 850; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 89.4%.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than M.j. Mgidi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 850; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's 89.4%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to M.j. Mgidi Secondary School for 2027

Because M.j. Mgidi 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
1683, Block X, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
23 Osh 1023
Telephone
012 023 0866
EMIS number
700240838

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at M.j. Mgidi 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 M.j. Mgidi Secondary School directly, on 012 023 0866, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to M.j. Mgidi Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is M.j. Mgidi Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.4% 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 M.j. Mgidi 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 M.j. Mgidi Secondary School?
M.j. Mgidi Secondary School reported 850 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 M.j. Mgidi Secondary School?
Yes, M.j. Mgidi 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 M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's matric results like?
M.j. Mgidi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. That's up from 64.8% in 2023.
Is M.j. Mgidi Secondary School a public or private school?
M.j. Mgidi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact M.j. Mgidi Secondary School?
You can call 012 023 0866. It is located at 1683, Block X, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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