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Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

In Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 91.3% pass rate.

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Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School

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

Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Johannesburg South, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

2,101
Learners
67
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Achieved a 91.3% matric pass rate in the 2025 NSC results, ranking 4th highest among Orange Farm secondary schools.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Mphethi Mahlatsi 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 Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Confirmed: Listed on the South African Department of Basic Education's official Gauteng No-Fee Schools list (EMIS 700331950), Quintile 2, located at Vincent Street Ext 8B, Orange Farm, Johannesburg South, with approximately 2,108 learners. (source, 2026)

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School entered 242 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323620988.6%
202430325483.8%
202524222191.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics664060.6%
Mathematical Literacy23920485.4%
Physical Sciences624572.6%
Life Sciences20613867.0%
Accounting181583.3%
Business Studies343397.1%
Economics343088.2%
Geography27423786.5%
History17716894.9%
English First Additional Language310310100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, at 2,888 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is a similar size to Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, with 2,715 learners against 2,101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, at 2,306 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Southview High School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, at 2,274 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School's 91.3%).
  • Leshata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, at 2,194 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School's 91.3%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, at 2,936 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,101; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, at 2,892 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, at 2,888 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School, at 2,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphethi Mahlatsi 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 Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School for 2027

Because Mphethi Mahlatsi 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
13745, Vincent Srteet Ext 8B, Orange Farms, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg
Postal
P .O. Box 87 Orange Farms Ext8 B Orange Farms 1841
Telephone
011 850 1000
EMIS number
700331950

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphethi Mahlatsi 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 Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School directly, on 011 850 1000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphethi Mahlatsi 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 Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School's 91.3% 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 Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School?
Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School reported 2,101 learners and 67 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 Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School?
Yes, Mphethi Mahlatsi 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 Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School's matric results like?
Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.6% since 2023.
Is Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School?
You can call 011 850 1000. It is located at 13745, Vincent Srteet Ext 8B, Orange Farms, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg.
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