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Rhulani Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (1 circuit)

Rhulani Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soshanguve, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 98.7% pass rate.

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

Located in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Rhulani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,002
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Rhulani Secondary School entered 150 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023685073.5%
20241008181.0%
202515014898.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rhulani Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics331751.5%
Mathematical Literacy705477.1%
Physical Sciences301240.0%
Life Sciences332987.9%
Accounting11872.7%
Business Studies695681.2%
Economics161168.8%
Geography333297.0%
History534686.8%
English First Additional Language10210199.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

5 other schools in Tshwane North district, for comparison against Rhulani Secondary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rhulani Secondary School's 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rhulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Rhulani Secondary School's 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rhulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rhulani Secondary School, 1,692 compared with 1,002; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Rhulani Secondary School's 98.7%).
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Rhulani Secondary School's 1,002; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Rhulani Secondary School's 98.7%).
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rhulani Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 1,002; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against Rhulani Secondary School's 98.7%.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Rhulani Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rhulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Rhulani Secondary School's 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rhulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rhulani Secondary School's 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rhulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rhulani Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rhulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Rhulani Secondary School's 1,002; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Rhulani Secondary School's 98.7%).
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 Rhulani Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Rhulani 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
240, Block H, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
P.o.box 22 Soshanguve 0152
Telephone
082 667 1558
EMIS number
700241208

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rhulani 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 Rhulani Secondary School directly, on 082 667 1558, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rhulani 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 Rhulani Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Rhulani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.7% 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 Rhulani 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 Rhulani Secondary School?
Rhulani Secondary School reported 1,002 learners and 32 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 Rhulani Secondary School?
Yes, Rhulani 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 Rhulani Secondary School's matric results like?
Rhulani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. That's up from 73.5% in 2023.
Is Rhulani Secondary School a public or private school?
Rhulani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rhulani Secondary School?
You can call 082 667 1558. It is located at 240, Block H, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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