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Seshegong Secondary School

Public secondary school · Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (1 circuit)

Seshegong Secondary School is a public secondary school in Centurion, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.6% pass rate.

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

1,807
Learners
58
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Seshegong Secondary School was officially opened/unveiled on 27 November 2017 by Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi as a purpose-built 'mega school' and 'smart school' for 1,200 learners (Grades 8-12), part of a province-wide school-building drive to ease overcrowding in townships; construction employed 2,110 workers including 31 subcontractors.
  • The school features green-building elements (solar water heating, rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting/insulation), smart classrooms with Wi-Fi, tablets and smartboards, and functions as a district ICT resource centre; by around 2019 it enrolled roughly 1,542 learners with 45 academic staff and was recognised as the top-performing no-fee school in the Tshwane South District, achieving a 93.3% pass rate in 2018.
In the news

Seshegong Secondary School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Confirmed: No-fee school -- recognised as the top-performing no-fee school in the Tshwane South District (2018 matric pass rate: 93.3%), per Vuk'uzenzele (South African government news). (source, 2019)

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 298 matric candidates from Seshegong Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322720188.5%
202425022891.2%
202529825886.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Seshegong Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393282.1%
Mathematical Literacy21418787.4%
Physical Sciences353291.4%
Life Sciences363597.2%
Accounting211676.2%
Business Studies443988.6%
Economics443170.5%
Geography18315584.7%
History14913389.3%
English First Additional Language254254100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

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

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Seshegong Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,807; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seshegong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Seshegong Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,807; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Seshegong Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Seshegong Secondary School, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.7% against Seshegong Secondary School's 86.6%).
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Seshegong Secondary School, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seshegong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Seshegong Secondary School, at 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seshegong 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 Seshegong Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,807; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seshegong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Seshegong Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,807; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seshegong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Seshegong Secondary School, at 2,356 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seshegong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Seshegong Secondary School, at 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seshegong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Seshegong Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,807; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Seshegong Secondary School's 86.6%.
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 Seshegong Secondary School for 2027

Seshegong 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
11654, Lindani Street, Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion, Pretoria
Postal
264 Celtisridge 0130
Telephone
082 557 6423
EMIS number
700232249

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Seshegong 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 Seshegong Secondary School directly, on 082 557 6423, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Seshegong 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 Seshegong Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Seshegong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.6% 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 Seshegong 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 Seshegong Secondary School?
Seshegong Secondary School reported 1,807 learners and 58 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 Seshegong Secondary School?
Yes, Seshegong 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 Seshegong Secondary School's matric results like?
Seshegong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.5% since 2023.
Is Seshegong Secondary School a public or private school?
Seshegong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Seshegong Secondary School?
You can call 082 557 6423. It is located at 11654, Lindani Street, Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion, Pretoria.
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