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Rakgotso Secondary School

Public secondary school · Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (3 circuit)

Rakgotso Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Hammanskraal, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.5% pass rate.

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

In Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Rakgotso Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,220
Learners
40
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rakgotso Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Rakgotso Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 199 matric candidates from Rakgotso Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313012495.4%
202418817894.7%
202519919296.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rakgotso Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393076.9%
Mathematical Literacy14914094.0%
Physical Sciences393282.1%
Life Sciences10810395.4%
Accounting1313100.0%
Business Studies444397.7%
Economics443579.5%
Geography13512995.6%
History105105100.0%
English First Additional Language188188100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with Rakgotso Secondary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rakgotso Secondary School's 1,220; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Rakgotso Secondary School's 1,220; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is a similar size to Rakgotso Secondary School, with 1,692 learners against 1,220; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Rakgotso Secondary School's 96.5%).
  • High School Montana is a similar size to Rakgotso Secondary School, with 1,683 learners against 1,220; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Rakgotso Secondary School's 96.5%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is a similar size to Rakgotso Secondary School, with 1,575 learners against 1,220; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against Rakgotso Secondary School's 96.5%).

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Rakgotso Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,220; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Rakgotso Secondary School's 1,220; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rakgotso Secondary School's 1,220; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakgotso Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,220; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Rakgotso Secondary School's 1,220; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Rakgotso Secondary School's 96.5%.
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 Rakgotso Secondary School for 2027

Rakgotso Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
742, Block D, New Eersterus, Hammanskraal, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 503 Hammanskraal 0400
Telephone
079 994 1940
EMIS number
700911709

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rakgotso 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 Rakgotso Secondary School directly, on 079 994 1940, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rakgotso 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 Rakgotso Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Rakgotso Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.5% 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 Rakgotso 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 Rakgotso Secondary School?
Rakgotso Secondary School reported 1,220 learners and 40 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 Rakgotso Secondary School?
Yes, Rakgotso 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 Rakgotso Secondary School's matric results like?
Rakgotso Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.4% since 2023.
Is Rakgotso Secondary School a public or private school?
Rakgotso Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rakgotso Secondary School?
You can call 079 994 1940. It is located at 742, Block D, New Eersterus, Hammanskraal, Pretoria.
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