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Sg Mafaesa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mogale City, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Sg Mafaesa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mogale City, Johhanesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 93.2% pass rate.

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Sg Mafaesa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mogale City, Johhanesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,651
Learners
50
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Sg Mafaesa 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 Sg Mafaesa Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 235 matric candidates from Sg Mafaesa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317615185.8%
202419618393.4%
202523521993.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics423890.5%
Mathematical Literacy16114992.5%
Physical Sciences403177.5%
Life Sciences12310383.7%
Accounting312580.6%
Business Studies545092.6%
Economics302893.3%
Geography17216294.2%
History13212493.9%
English First Additional Language204204100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Sg Mafaesa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sg Mafaesa Secondary School, at 2,239 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sg Mafaesa Secondary School, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Sg Mafaesa Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sg Mafaesa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Sg Mafaesa Secondary School, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Sg Mafaesa Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sg Mafaesa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's 93.2%).

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sg Mafaesa Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's 1,651, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sg Mafaesa Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,651; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sg Mafaesa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sg Mafaesa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sg Mafaesa Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sg Mafaesa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Sg Mafaesa Secondary School for 2027

Because Sg Mafaesa 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
12555, Motswedi Street, Kagiso, Mogale City, Johhanesburg
Postal
92 Kagiso 2 1754
Telephone
011 410 2190
EMIS number
700251892

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sg Mafaesa 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 Sg Mafaesa Secondary School directly, on 011 410 2190, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sg Mafaesa 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 Sg Mafaesa Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's 93.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Sg Mafaesa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sg Mafaesa Secondary School?
Sg Mafaesa Secondary School reported 1,651 learners and 50 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 Sg Mafaesa Secondary School?
Yes, Sg Mafaesa 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 Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's matric results like?
Sg Mafaesa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. That's up from 85.8% in 2023.
Is Sg Mafaesa Secondary School a public or private school?
Sg Mafaesa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sg Mafaesa Secondary School?
You can call 011 410 2190. It is located at 12555, Motswedi Street, Kagiso, Mogale City, Johhanesburg.
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