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Magaliesburg State School

Public secondary school · Magaliesburg, Mogale City, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Magaliesburg State School, a public secondary school serving Magaliesburg, Mogale City. Its last matric group achieved a 85.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Magaliesburg State School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Magaliesburg State School is a public secondary school in Magaliesburg, Mogale City. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,076
Learners
37
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Magaliesburg State 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 Magaliesburg State School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Magaliesburg State School entered 84 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023846779.8%
2024676698.5%
2025847285.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Magaliesburg State School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1717100.0%
Mathematical Literacy504794.0%
Physical Sciences1616100.0%
Life Sciences3535100.0%
Accounting10770.0%
Business Studies161593.8%
Economics10990.0%
Geography5151100.0%
History414097.6%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Magaliesburg State School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Magaliesburg State School's 1,076; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.5% against Magaliesburg State School's 85.7%).
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magaliesburg State School, 2,000 compared with 1,076; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Magaliesburg State School's 85.7%.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Magaliesburg State School's 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magaliesburg State School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Magaliesburg State School's 1,076; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Magaliesburg State School's 85.7%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Magaliesburg State School's 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magaliesburg State School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Magaliesburg State School's 85.7%.

Mogale City

Zooming into Mogale City, here are 5 other schools to compare against Magaliesburg State School.

  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magaliesburg State School, 2,000 compared with 1,076; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Magaliesburg State School's 85.7%.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Magaliesburg State School's 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magaliesburg State School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Madiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Magaliesburg State School's 1,076; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against Magaliesburg State School's 85.7%.
  • Kid Maponya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magaliesburg State School, 1,848 compared with 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magaliesburg State School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Kagiso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magaliesburg State School, 1,791 compared with 1,076; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.7% against Magaliesburg State School's 85.7%.
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 Magaliesburg State School for 2027

Because Magaliesburg State 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
01, Rustenburg Road, Ga Mogale, Magaliesburg, Mogale City
Postal
P. O. Box 114 Magaliesburg 1791
Telephone
014 577 1163
EMIS number
700251611

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magaliesburg State 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 Magaliesburg State School directly, on 014 577 1163, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magaliesburg State 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 Magaliesburg State School the best school in Mogale City?
On the numbers that are published, Magaliesburg State School's matric pass rate of 85.7% is lower than KAGISO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 88.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mogale City besides Magaliesburg State School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogale City, including Mosupatsela Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Magaliesburg State School?
Magaliesburg State School reported 1,076 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Magaliesburg State School?
Yes, Magaliesburg State 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 Magaliesburg State School's matric results like?
Magaliesburg State School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.7%, in 2025. That's up from 79.8% in 2023.
Is Magaliesburg State School a public or private school?
Magaliesburg State School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magaliesburg State School?
You can call 014 577 1163. It is located at 01, Rustenburg Road, Ga Mogale, Magaliesburg, Mogale City.
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