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Mokgome Secondary School

Public secondary school · Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (3 circuit)

In Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Mokgome Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.8% pass rate.

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

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

966
Learners
37
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, Mokgome 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 Mokgome Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 130 learners from Mokgome Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231098880.7%
20248585100.0%
202513011890.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mokgome Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191789.5%
Mathematical Literacy666497.0%
Physical Sciences171694.1%
Life Sciences1717100.0%
Accounting10770.0%
Business Studies6060100.0%
Economics232295.7%
Geography4141100.0%
History4545100.0%
English First Additional Language8585100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Mokgome Secondary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgome Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 966; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Mokgome Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgome Secondary School, 1,997 compared with 966, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgome Secondary School, 1,901 compared with 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mokgome Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Mokgome Secondary School's 966; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mokgome Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgome Secondary School, 1,846 compared with 966; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.7% against Mokgome Secondary School's 90.8%).

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mokgome Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mokgome Secondary School's 966, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgome Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 966; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Mokgome Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Mokgome Secondary School's 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mokgome Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mokgome Secondary School's 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mokgome Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgome Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mokgome Secondary 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 Mokgome Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mokgome 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
388, Ingungulu Street, Zone 7, Meadowlands, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 102 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
011 536 5193
EMIS number
700140814

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mokgome 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 Mokgome Secondary School directly, on 011 536 5193, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mokgome 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 Mokgome Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Mokgome Secondary School's 90.8% 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 Mokgome Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mokgome Secondary School?
Mokgome Secondary School reported 966 learners and 37 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 Mokgome Secondary School?
Yes, Mokgome 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 Mokgome Secondary School's matric results like?
Mokgome Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.8%, in 2025. That's up from 80.7% in 2023.
Is Mokgome Secondary School a public or private school?
Mokgome Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mokgome Secondary School?
You can call 011 536 5193. It is located at 388, Ingungulu Street, Zone 7, Meadowlands, Johannesburg.
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