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Vlakfontein Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)

Vlakfontein Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 82.4% pass rate.

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

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

1,759
Learners
51
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 187 matric candidates from Vlakfontein Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311310492.0%
202415013892.0%
202518715482.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vlakfontein Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251976.0%
Mathematical Literacy12511592.0%
Physical Sciences2525100.0%
Life Sciences2525100.0%
Accounting352571.4%
Business Studies1259878.4%
Economics291551.7%
Geography1919100.0%
History969497.9%
English First Additional Language150150100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Vlakfontein Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Vlakfontein Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,759; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vlakfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Vlakfontein Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,759; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vlakfontein Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vlakfontein Secondary School, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Vlakfontein Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vlakfontein Secondary School, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vlakfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vlakfontein Secondary School, at 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vlakfontein 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 Vlakfontein Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,759; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vlakfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Vlakfontein Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,759; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vlakfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vlakfontein Secondary School, at 2,356 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vlakfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vlakfontein Secondary School, at 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vlakfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Vlakfontein Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,759; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vlakfontein Secondary School's 82.4%.
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 Vlakfontein Secondary School for 2027

Because Vlakfontein 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
19697, Modise Street, Mamelodi, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
P.o. Box 77333 Mamelodi 0122
Telephone
082 553 4896
EMIS number
700221184

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vlakfontein 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 Vlakfontein Secondary School directly, on 082 553 4896, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vlakfontein 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 Vlakfontein Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Vlakfontein Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.4% 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 Vlakfontein 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 Vlakfontein Secondary School?
Vlakfontein Secondary School reported 1,759 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Vlakfontein Secondary School?
Yes, Vlakfontein 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 Vlakfontein Secondary School's matric results like?
Vlakfontein Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.4%, in 2025. That's down from 92% in 2023.
Is Vlakfontein Secondary School a public or private school?
Vlakfontein Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vlakfontein Secondary School?
You can call 082 553 4896. It is located at 19697, Modise Street, Mamelodi, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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