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Phateng Secondary School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)

Phateng Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 80.1% pass rate.

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

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

1,888
Learners
58
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 261 learners from Phateng Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315713887.9%
202421619088.0%
202526120980.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phateng Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics755370.7%
Mathematical Literacy14113495.0%
Physical Sciences715476.1%
Life Sciences16210766.0%
Accounting252392.0%
Business Studies545092.6%
Economics543361.1%
Geography16214992.0%
English First Additional Language216216100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Phateng Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Phateng Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phateng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Phateng Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,888; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phateng Secondary School's 80.1%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phateng Secondary School, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Phateng Secondary School's 80.1%.
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phateng Secondary School, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phateng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phateng Secondary School, at 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phateng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Phateng Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phateng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Phateng Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,888; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phateng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phateng Secondary School, at 2,356 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phateng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phateng Secondary School, at 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phateng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Phateng Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,888; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phateng Secondary School's 80.1%.
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 Phateng Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Phateng 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
20202, Serapeng Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 77176 Mamelodi West 0101
Telephone
082 556 2170
Website
phatengsecondary.wixsite.com
EMIS number
700220962

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phateng 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 Phateng Secondary School directly, on 082 556 2170, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phateng 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 Phateng Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Phateng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.1% 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 Phateng 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 Phateng Secondary School?
Phateng Secondary School reported 1,888 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Phateng Secondary School?
Yes, Phateng 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 Phateng Secondary School's matric results like?
Phateng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.1%, in 2025. That's down from 87.9% in 2023.
Is Phateng Secondary School a public or private school?
Phateng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phateng Secondary School?
You can call 082 556 2170. It is located at 20202, Serapeng Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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