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Soshanguve East Secondary School

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

In Soshanguve, Pretoria, Soshanguve East Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.4% pass rate.

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

Soshanguve East Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,796
Learners
59
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Soshanguve East 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 Soshanguve East Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 305 matric candidates from Soshanguve East Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324821687.1%
202425524194.5%
202530528593.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Soshanguve East Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics927379.3%
Mathematical Literacy16514386.7%
Physical Sciences514690.2%
Life Sciences948590.4%
Accounting565598.2%
Business Studies868093.0%
Economics705984.3%
Geography15514694.2%
English First Additional Language25625599.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

5 other schools in Tshwane West district, for comparison against Soshanguve East Secondary School.

  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Soshanguve East Secondary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve East Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Soshanguve East Secondary School, at 2,140 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve East Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Soshanguve East Secondary School, at 2,108 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve East Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Soshanguve East Secondary School, at 2,026 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Soshanguve East Secondary School's 93.4%).
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is a similar size to Soshanguve East Secondary School, with 2,012 learners against 1,796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve East Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Soshanguve East Secondary School's 1,796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve East Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Soshanguve East Secondary School, at 2,404 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve East Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is a similar size to Soshanguve East Secondary School, with 2,356 learners against 1,796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve East Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Soshanguve East Secondary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve East Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Soshanguve East Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Soshanguve East Secondary School's 93.4%.
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 Soshanguve East Secondary School for 2027

Because Soshanguve East 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
1138, Block Xx, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
911-368 Rosslyn 0200
Telephone
076 948 1700
EMIS number
700400381

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Soshanguve East 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 Soshanguve East Secondary School directly, on 076 948 1700, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Soshanguve East 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 Soshanguve East Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Soshanguve East Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.4% 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 Soshanguve East 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 Soshanguve East Secondary School?
Soshanguve East Secondary School reported 1,796 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Soshanguve East Secondary School?
Yes, Soshanguve East 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 Soshanguve East Secondary School's matric results like?
Soshanguve East Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. That's up from 87.1% in 2023.
Is Soshanguve East Secondary School a public or private school?
Soshanguve East Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Soshanguve East Secondary School?
You can call 076 948 1700. It is located at 1138, Block Xx, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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