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Madiba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (4 circuit)

In Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Madiba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.4% pass rate.

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

Madiba Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Krugersdorp, Mogale City. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,875
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, Madiba 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 Madiba Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 267 matric candidates from Madiba Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324622491.1%
202423819782.8%
202526722082.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Madiba Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics542851.9%
Mathematical Literacy16913881.7%
Physical Sciences482552.1%
Life Sciences484287.5%
Accounting332575.8%
Business Studies645179.7%
Economics18633.3%
Geography545296.3%
History1148877.2%
English First Additional Language241241100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Madiba Secondary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Madiba Secondary School, at 2,239 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.5% against Madiba Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Madiba Secondary School, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Madiba Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Madiba Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,875; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madiba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Madiba Secondary School, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Madiba Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Madiba Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,875; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madiba Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Madiba Secondary School's 82.4%.

Mogale City

Zooming into Mogale City, here are 5 other schools to compare against Madiba Secondary School.

  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Madiba Secondary School, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Madiba Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Madiba Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,875; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madiba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Kid Maponya Primary School is a similar size to Madiba Secondary School, with 1,848 learners against 1,875; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madiba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Kagiso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Madiba Secondary School, at 1,791 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.7% against Madiba Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Krugersdorp High School sits in roughly the same size range as Madiba Secondary School, at 1,754 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.9% against Madiba Secondary School's 82.4%.
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 Madiba Secondary School for 2027

Because Madiba 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
6785, Crn Geba And Sebenzisa Street, Kagiso 2, Krugersdorp, Mogale City
Postal
Private Bag X 03 Kagiso 2 1754
Telephone
011 410 2442
EMIS number
700252452

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madiba 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 Madiba Secondary School directly, on 011 410 2442, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Madiba 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 Madiba Secondary School the best school in Mogale City?
On the numbers that are published, Madiba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.4% is lower than KRUGERSDORP HIGH SCHOOL's 97.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mogale City besides Madiba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogale City, including Mosupatsela Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Madiba Secondary School?
Madiba Secondary School reported 1,875 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Madiba Secondary School?
Yes, Madiba 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 Madiba Secondary School's matric results like?
Madiba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.4%, in 2025. That's down from 91.1% in 2023.
Is Madiba Secondary School a public or private school?
Madiba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madiba Secondary School?
You can call 011 410 2442. It is located at 6785, Crn Geba And Sebenzisa Street, Kagiso 2, Krugersdorp, Mogale City.
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