Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Johannesburg / Mapetla High School

Mapetla High School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Mapetla High School, a public secondary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.6%.

Is any information about Mapetla High School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mapetla High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mapetla High School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,435
Learners
48
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, Mapetla High 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 Mapetla High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 211 learners from Mapetla High School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320112562.2%
202420915373.2%
202521117080.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mapetla High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453680.0%
Mathematical Literacy16412274.4%
Physical Sciences432353.5%
Life Sciences958084.2%
Accounting342470.6%
Business Studies544990.7%
Economics542138.9%
Geography15511775.5%
History1128374.1%
English First Additional Language209209100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Mapetla High School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Mapetla High School's 1,435; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.9% against Mapetla High School's 80.6%).
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Mapetla High School, 2,371 compared with 1,435; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Mapetla High School's 80.6%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Mapetla High School's 1,435; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Mapetla High School's 80.6%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Mapetla High School, with 1,987 learners against 1,435; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Mapetla High School's 80.6%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Mapetla High School, with 1,952 learners against 1,435, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mapetla High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mapetla High School's 1,435, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapetla High School, 2,896 compared with 1,435; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Mapetla High School's 80.6%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Mapetla High School's 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mapetla High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mapetla High School's 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mapetla High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapetla High School, 2,848 compared with 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mapetla High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Mapetla High School for 2027

Because Mapetla High 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
2186, Manotshe Street, Mapetla Ext, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 173 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
010 023 7767
EMIS number
700110999

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapetla High 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 Mapetla High School directly, on 010 023 7767, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapetla High 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 Mapetla High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Mapetla High School's 80.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Mapetla High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mapetla High School?
Mapetla High School reported 1,435 learners and 48 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 Mapetla High School?
Yes, Mapetla High 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 Mapetla High School's matric results like?
Mapetla High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.6%, in 2025. That's up from 62.2% in 2023.
Is Mapetla High School a public or private school?
Mapetla High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapetla High School?
You can call 010 023 7767. It is located at 2186, Manotshe Street, Mapetla Ext, Soweto, Johannesburg.
Related

Related schools in Johannesburg

Nearby schools in Soweto, Johannesburg: