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Mamelodi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (4 circuit)

In Mamelodi, Pretoria, Mamelodi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.9% pass rate.

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

Mamelodi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mamelodi, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,587
Learners
52
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, Mamelodi 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 Mamelodi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mamelodi Secondary School entered 241 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321819790.4%
202422620892.0%
202524121990.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mamelodi Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics585594.8%
Mathematical Literacy16814888.1%
Physical Sciences514690.2%
Life Sciences13111386.3%
Accounting252184.0%
Business Studies968992.7%
Economics201365.0%
Geography898797.8%
History15614291.0%
English First Additional Language227227100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Mamelodi Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamelodi Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamelodi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Mamelodi Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mamelodi Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is a similar size to Mamelodi Secondary School, with 2,186 learners against 1,587; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Mamelodi Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Legora Primary School is a similar size to Mamelodi Secondary School, with 2,176 learners against 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamelodi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is a similar size to Mamelodi Secondary School, with 2,157 learners against 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamelodi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mamelodi Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Mamelodi Secondary School's 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamelodi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamelodi Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamelodi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamelodi Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamelodi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Mamelodi Secondary School's 1,587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamelodi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Mamelodi Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mamelodi Secondary School's 90.9%.
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 Mamelodi Secondary School for 2027

Mamelodi 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
9996, Tsomo Street, Mamelodi West, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
77013 Mamelodi West 0122
Telephone
012 805 7414
EMIS number
700220772

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mamelodi 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 Mamelodi Secondary School directly, on 012 805 7414, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mamelodi 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 Mamelodi Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Mamelodi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.9% 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 Mamelodi 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 Mamelodi Secondary School?
Mamelodi Secondary School reported 1,587 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mamelodi Secondary School?
Yes, Mamelodi 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 Mamelodi Secondary School's matric results like?
Mamelodi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.4% since 2023.
Is Mamelodi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mamelodi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mamelodi Secondary School?
You can call 012 805 7414. It is located at 9996, Tsomo Street, Mamelodi West, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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