Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School is a public secondary school in Mamelodi, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School entered 247 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.6% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 195 | 161 | 82.6% |
| 2024 | 198 | 176 | 88.9% |
| 2025 | 247 | 204 | 82.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 178 | 153 | 86.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 18 | 90.0% |
| Life Sciences | 89 | 71 | 79.8% |
| Accounting | 25 | 13 | 52.0% |
| Business Studies | 55 | 45 | 81.8% |
| Economics | 25 | 17 | 68.0% |
| Geography | 143 | 128 | 89.5% |
| History | 153 | 139 | 90.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 198 | 198 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Solomon Mahlangu Freedom 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 Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Solomon Mahlangu Freedom 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.