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Mahlenga Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bronkhorstspruit, Pretoria, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (1 circuit)

Mahlenga Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bronkhorstspruit, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mahlenga Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bronkhorstspruit, Pretoria, Mahlenga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

582
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mahlenga 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 Mahlenga 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, 70 matric candidates from Mahlenga Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023807492.5%
2024847690.5%
20257070100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mahlenga Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302686.7%
Mathematical Literacy545092.6%
Physical Sciences282175.0%
Life Sciences584781.0%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies565089.3%
Economics262492.3%
Geography787697.4%
English First Additional Language8484100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

Here is how Mahlenga Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng North district.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlenga Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlenga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Mahlenga Secondary School's 582; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Mahlenga Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lesedi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlenga Secondary School, 1,998 compared with 582; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.6% against Mahlenga Secondary School's 100%.
  • Chokoe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlenga Secondary School, 1,769 compared with 582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlenga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Mahlenga Secondary School's 582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlenga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlenga Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlenga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Mahlenga Secondary School's 582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlenga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Mahlenga Secondary School's 582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlenga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlenga Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlenga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Mahlenga Secondary School's 582; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Mahlenga Secondary School's 100%).
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 Mahlenga Secondary School for 2027

Because Mahlenga 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
111, Sokhulumi Village, Bronkhorstspruit, Pretoria
Postal
P O Box 1239 Bronkhorstspruit 1020
Telephone
013 285 0393
EMIS number
700921692

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlenga 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 Mahlenga Secondary School directly, on 013 285 0393, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahlenga 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 Mahlenga Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Mahlenga Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Mahlenga 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 Mahlenga Secondary School?
Mahlenga Secondary School reported 582 learners and 20 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 Mahlenga Secondary School?
Yes, Mahlenga 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 Mahlenga Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahlenga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 92.5% in 2023.
Is Mahlenga Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahlenga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlenga Secondary School?
You can call 013 285 0393. It is located at 111, Sokhulumi Village, Bronkhorstspruit, Pretoria.
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