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Memezelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (2 circuit)

Memezelo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.1%.

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

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

821
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Memezelo 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 Memezelo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Memezelo Secondary School entered 113 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231029593.1%
2024978486.6%
20251139584.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Memezelo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211676.2%
Mathematical Literacy785975.6%
Physical Sciences241979.2%
Life Sciences242083.3%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies282485.7%
Economics141392.9%
Geography725779.2%
History645789.1%
English First Additional Language102102100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with Memezelo Secondary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Memezelo Secondary School's 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Memezelo Secondary School's 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Memezelo Secondary School, 1,692 compared with 821; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Memezelo Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Memezelo Secondary School's 821; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Memezelo Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Memezelo Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 821; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Memezelo Secondary School's 84.1%.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Memezelo Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Memezelo Secondary School's 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Memezelo Secondary School's 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Memezelo Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Memezelo Secondary School's 821; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Memezelo Secondary School's 84.1%.
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 Memezelo Secondary School for 2027

Because Memezelo 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
279, Block Aa, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 92 Soshanguve 0164
Telephone
012 790 0142
EMIS number
700240960

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Memezelo 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 Memezelo Secondary School directly, on 012 790 0142, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Memezelo 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 Memezelo Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Memezelo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.1% 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 Memezelo 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 Memezelo Secondary School?
Memezelo Secondary School reported 821 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Memezelo Secondary School?
Yes, Memezelo 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 Memezelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Memezelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.1%, in 2025. That's down from 93.1% in 2023.
Is Memezelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Memezelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Memezelo Secondary School?
You can call 012 790 0142. It is located at 279, Block Aa, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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