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Mahareng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tshepiso, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

Mahareng Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tshepiso, Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 85.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mahareng Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tshepiso, Vanderbijlpark, Mahareng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,215
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mahareng Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Mahareng 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, 147 matric candidates from Mahareng Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317313276.3%
202413511685.9%
202514712685.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mahareng Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics373286.5%
Mathematical Literacy998383.8%
Physical Sciences312890.3%
Life Sciences473983.0%
Accounting8787.5%
Business Studies352777.1%
Economics191157.9%
Geography1018786.1%
History705984.3%
English First Additional Language136136100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against Mahareng Secondary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahareng Secondary School, 2,125 compared with 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahareng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Mahareng Secondary School's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahareng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Mahareng Secondary School's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahareng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is a similar size to Mahareng Secondary School, with 1,659 learners against 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahareng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Mahareng Secondary School, with 1,611 learners against 1,215; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Mahareng Secondary School's 85.7%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahareng Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahareng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahareng Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,215; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Mahareng Secondary School's 85.7%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahareng Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahareng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Mahareng Secondary School's 1,215; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Mahareng Secondary School's 85.7%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mahareng Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Mahareng Secondary School's 85.7%.
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 Mahareng Secondary School for 2027

Mahareng 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
, Steve Tshwethe Street, Tshepiso Ext 3, Tshepiso, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
Po Box 1260 Boipatong 1901
Telephone
016 451 8001
EMIS number
700320895

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahareng 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 Mahareng Secondary School directly, on 016 451 8001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahareng 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 Mahareng Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Mahareng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.7% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Mahareng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mahareng Secondary School?
Mahareng Secondary School reported 1,215 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mahareng Secondary School?
Yes, Mahareng 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 Mahareng Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahareng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.7%, in 2025. That's up from 76.3% in 2023.
Is Mahareng Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahareng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahareng Secondary School?
You can call 016 451 8001. It is located at , Steve Tshwethe Street, Tshepiso Ext 3, Tshepiso, Vanderbijlpark.
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