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Soshanguve Secondary School

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

Soshanguve Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soshanguve, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Soshanguve Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soshanguve, Pretoria, Soshanguve Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,365
Learners
57
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Soshanguve Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Soshanguve Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 359 learners from Soshanguve Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202332424274.7%
202435832791.3%
202535929181.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Soshanguve Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics826174.4%
Mathematical Literacy27625893.5%
Physical Sciences765673.7%
Life Sciences22816974.1%
Accounting584577.6%
Business Studies16614587.3%
Economics634774.6%
Geography12811993.0%
History18317997.8%
English First Additional Language358358100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

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

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Soshanguve Secondary School's 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Soshanguve Secondary School's 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is a similar size to Soshanguve Secondary School, with 1,692 learners against 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Soshanguve Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • High School Montana is a similar size to Soshanguve Secondary School, with 1,683 learners against 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Soshanguve Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is a similar size to Soshanguve Secondary School, with 1,575 learners against 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Soshanguve Secondary School's 81.1%.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Soshanguve Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Soshanguve Secondary School's 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Soshanguve Secondary School's 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Soshanguve Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soshanguve Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Soshanguve Secondary School's 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Soshanguve Secondary School's 81.1%.
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 Soshanguve Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Soshanguve Secondary 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1025, Block Ff, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 35 Soshanguve 0152
Telephone
012 940 1579
EMIS number
700241307

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Soshanguve 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 Secondary School directly, on 012 940 1579, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Soshanguve 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 Soshanguve Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Soshanguve Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.1% 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 Soshanguve 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 Secondary School?
Soshanguve Secondary School reported 1,365 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Soshanguve 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 Secondary School's matric results like?
Soshanguve Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.1%, in 2025. That's up from 74.7% in 2023.
Is Soshanguve Secondary School a public or private school?
Soshanguve Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Soshanguve Secondary School?
You can call 012 940 1579. It is located at 1025, Block Ff, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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