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Makgetse Secondary School

Public secondary school · Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (4 circuit)

Makgetse Secondary School is a public secondary school in Hammanskraal, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 77.1% pass rate.

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Located in Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Makgetse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

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

Fee-charging school

Makgetse 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 Makgetse 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, 170 matric candidates from Makgetse Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 77.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314812483.8%
202420718187.4%
202517013177.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics986768.4%
Mathematical Literacy11110594.6%
Physical Sciences967881.3%
Life Sciences1089688.9%
Accounting363083.3%
Business Studies554683.6%
Economics151280.0%
Geography11810891.5%
History656193.8%
English First Additional Language210210100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

5 other schools in Tshwane North district, for comparison against Makgetse Secondary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches around 2,356 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches around 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches around 1,692 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Makgetse Secondary School's 77.1%.
  • High School Montana teaches around 1,683 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Makgetse Secondary School's 77.1%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches around 1,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Makgetse Secondary School's 77.1%.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches around 2,668 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches around 2,404 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches around 2,356 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches around 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches around 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Makgetse Secondary School's 77.1%.
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 Makgetse Secondary School for 2027

Because Makgetse 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
4070, Temba, Temba, Hammanskraal, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X2013 Hammanskraal 0400
Telephone
012 717 2877
EMIS number
700911026

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgetse 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 Makgetse Secondary School directly, on 012 717 2877, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgetse 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 Makgetse Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Makgetse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.1% 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 Makgetse 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 Makgetse Secondary School?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Makgetse Secondary School, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Makgetse Secondary School?
Yes, Makgetse 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 Makgetse Secondary School's matric results like?
Makgetse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.1%, in 2025. That's down from 83.8% in 2023.
Is Makgetse Secondary School a public or private school?
Makgetse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgetse Secondary School?
You can call 012 717 2877. It is located at 4070, Temba, Temba, Hammanskraal, Pretoria.
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