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Moletsane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Moletsane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Moletsane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,423
Learners
45
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, Moletsane 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 Moletsane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 222 matric candidates from Moletsane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316816397.0%
202418218199.5%
2025222222100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Moletsane Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics756992.0%
Mathematical Literacy107107100.0%
Physical Sciences585594.8%
Life Sciences12311795.1%
Accounting595796.6%
Business Studies5959100.0%
Economics595898.3%
Geography12312299.2%
History6565100.0%
English First Additional Language182182100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Moletsane Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Moletsane Secondary School's 1,423; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Moletsane Secondary School's 100%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Moletsane Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 1,423; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Moletsane Secondary School's 100%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Moletsane Secondary School's 1,423; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Moletsane Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Moletsane Secondary School, with 1,987 learners against 1,423; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.9% against Moletsane Secondary School's 100%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Moletsane Secondary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,423, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Moletsane Secondary School's 1,423, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moletsane Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,423; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Moletsane Secondary School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Moletsane Secondary School's 1,423; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moletsane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Moletsane Secondary School's 1,423; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moletsane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Moletsane Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,423; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moletsane 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 Moletsane Secondary School for 2027

Because Moletsane 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
1644, B Legwale Street, Moletsane, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 82 P.o. Kwa - Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 932 2713
EMIS number
700121574

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Moletsane 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 Moletsane Secondary School directly, on 011 932 2713, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Moletsane 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 Moletsane Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Moletsane Secondary School's 100% 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 Moletsane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Moletsane Secondary School?
Moletsane Secondary School reported 1,423 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Moletsane Secondary School?
Yes, Moletsane 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 Moletsane Secondary School's matric results like?
Moletsane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97% since 2023.
Is Moletsane Secondary School a public or private school?
Moletsane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Moletsane Secondary School?
You can call 011 932 2713. It is located at 1644, B Legwale Street, Moletsane, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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