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Semphato Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (2 circuit)

In Soshanguve, Pretoria, Semphato Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.3%.

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

Semphato Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,021
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Semphato 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 Semphato Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Semphato Secondary School entered 174 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317210460.5%
202414512384.8%
202517414583.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Semphato Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics441636.4%
Mathematical Literacy1017675.2%
Physical Sciences231773.9%
Life Sciences393589.7%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies847892.9%
Economics1111100.0%
Geography736589.0%
History897685.4%
English First Additional Language146146100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

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

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semphato Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,021; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semphato Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semphato Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,021; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semphato Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,692 learners against Semphato Secondary School's 1,021; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Semphato Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • High School Montana teaches considerably more learners than Semphato Secondary School, 1,683 compared with 1,021; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Semphato Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Semphato Secondary School's 1,021; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Semphato Secondary School's 83.3%.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Semphato Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Semphato Secondary School's 1,021; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semphato Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semphato Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,021; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semphato Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semphato Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,021; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semphato Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Semphato Secondary School's 1,021; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semphato Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Semphato Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,021; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Semphato Secondary School's 83.3%.
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 Semphato Secondary School for 2027

Because Semphato 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
977, Semphato, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 523 Soshanguve 0152
Telephone
082 555 9093
EMIS number
700241265

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Semphato 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 Semphato Secondary School directly, on 082 555 9093, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Semphato 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 Semphato Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Semphato Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% 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 Semphato 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 Semphato Secondary School?
Semphato Secondary School reported 1,021 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Semphato Secondary School?
Yes, Semphato 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 Semphato Secondary School's matric results like?
Semphato Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 60.5% in 2023.
Is Semphato Secondary School a public or private school?
Semphato Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Semphato Secondary School?
You can call 082 555 9093. It is located at 977, Semphato, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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