Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tsakane, Brakpan. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,843

Learners

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, Mamellong Comprehensive 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 Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School entered 268 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.6% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	193	148	76.7%
2024	283	183	64.7%
2025	268	208	77.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.6%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	78	40	51.3%
Mathematical Literacy	169	126	74.6%
Physical Sciences	66	29	43.9%
Life Sciences	99	41	41.4%
Accounting	42	8	19.0%
Business Studies	105	47	44.8%
Economics	100	54	54.0%
Geography	125	92	73.6%
History	76	64	84.2%
English First Additional Language	283	279	98.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, at 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.5% against Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.6%).
Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,843; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.8% against Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.6%).
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.6%.
Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,843; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.6%.
Sazakhela Primary School is a similar size to Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, with 1,819 learners against 1,843; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Brakpan

Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, at 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.5% against Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.6%).
Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,843; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.8% against Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.6%).
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.6%.
Je Malepe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, at 1,725 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.9% against Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.6%.
Michael Zulu Primary School is a similar size to Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School, with 1,588 learners against 1,843; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 10839, Lungelo And Nzima, Extension 1, Tsakane, Brakpan
Postal: 70095 Tsakane 1548
Telephone: 082 600 7831
EMIS number: 700311324

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mamellong Comprehensive 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 Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School directly, on 082 600 7831, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mamellong Comprehensive 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 Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School the best school in Brakpan?

On the numbers that are published, Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.6% is lower than JE MALEPE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 80.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Brakpan besides Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School?

Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School reported 1,843 learners and 62 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 Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School?

Yes, Mamellong Comprehensive 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 Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's matric results like?

Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 76.7% since 2023.

Is Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School a public or private school?

Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School?

You can call 082 600 7831. It is located at 10839, Lungelo And Nzima, Extension 1, Tsakane, Brakpan.