Senthibele Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Senthibele Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,253

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 136 matric candidates from Senthibele Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	172	124	72.1%
2024	81	69	85.2%
2025	136	109	80.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Senthibele Senior Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	19	9	47.4%
Mathematical Literacy	62	55	88.7%
Physical Sciences	18	9	50.0%
Life Sciences	29	25	86.2%
Accounting	14	5	35.7%
Business Studies	27	26	96.3%
Economics	14	13	92.9%
Geography	50	49	98.0%
History	38	33	86.8%
English First Additional Language	81	81	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senthibele Senior Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,253; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senthibele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senthibele Senior Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,253; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senthibele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Hans Kekana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Senthibele Senior Secondary School, at 1,692 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Senthibele Senior Secondary School's 80.1%.
High School Montana sits in roughly the same size range as Senthibele Senior Secondary School, at 1,683 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Senthibele Senior Secondary School's 80.1%.
Botse-Botse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Senthibele Senior Secondary School, at 1,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Senthibele Senior Secondary School's 80.1%.

Pretoria

Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Senthibele Senior Secondary School's 1,253; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senthibele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senthibele Senior Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,253; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senthibele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senthibele Senior Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,253; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senthibele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Senthibele Senior Secondary School's 1,253; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senthibele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Senthibele Senior Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,253; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Senthibele Senior Secondary School's 80.1%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Senthibele Senior Secondary School for 2027

Senthibele Senior 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: 1556, Block R, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal: Po Box X110 Soshanguve 0152
Telephone: 082 554 3381
EMIS number: 700241273

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Senthibele Senior 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 Senthibele Senior Secondary School directly, on 082 554 3381, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Senthibele Senior 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 Senthibele Senior Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?

On the numbers that are published, Senthibele Senior 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 Senthibele Senior 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 Senthibele Senior Secondary School?

Senthibele Senior Secondary School reported 1,253 learners and 38 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 Senthibele Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Senthibele Senior 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 Senthibele Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Senthibele Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.1%, in 2025. That's up from 72.1% in 2023.

Is Senthibele Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Senthibele Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Senthibele Senior Secondary School?

You can call 082 554 3381. It is located at 1556, Block R, Soshanguve, Pretoria.