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Moshate Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (2 circuit)

Moshate Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 82.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Moshate Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Vanderbijlpark, Moshate Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,274
Learners
41
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Moshate Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Moshate Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Moshate Secondary School entered 184 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231259676.8%
202415113086.1%
202518415182.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Moshate Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics301963.3%
Mathematical Literacy1278466.1%
Physical Sciences341955.9%
Life Sciences332266.7%
Economics171482.4%
Geography665583.3%
History1149986.8%
English First Additional Language165165100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how Moshate Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshate Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moshate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshate Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,274; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Moshate Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshate Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moshate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Moshate Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Moshate Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Moshate Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Moshate Secondary School's 82.1%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshate Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moshate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshate Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,274; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Moshate Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshate Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moshate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Moshate Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Moshate Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Moshate Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Moshate Secondary School's 82.1%.
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 Moshate Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Moshate 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
62079, Zone 17, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
P.o. Box 5126 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone
082 557 0539
EMIS number
700321109

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Moshate 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 Moshate Secondary School directly, on 082 557 0539, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Moshate 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 Moshate Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Moshate Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.1% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Moshate Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Moshate Secondary School?
Moshate Secondary School reported 1,274 learners and 41 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 Moshate Secondary School?
Yes, Moshate 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 Moshate Secondary School's matric results like?
Moshate Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.1%, in 2025. That's up from 76.8% in 2023.
Is Moshate Secondary School a public or private school?
Moshate Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Moshate Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 0539. It is located at 62079, Zone 17, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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