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Vukani Mawethu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (4 circuit)

Vukani Mawethu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 88.8% pass rate.

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

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

1,227
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vukani Mawethu Secondary School entered 178 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316613883.1%
202413011890.8%
202517815888.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vukani Mawethu Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322062.5%
Mathematical Literacy988687.8%
Physical Sciences171270.6%
Life Sciences363391.7%
Accounting151280.0%
Business Studies444193.2%
Economics443068.2%
Geography828097.6%
History504896.0%
English First Additional Language130130100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

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

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukani Mawethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 1,227; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 1,227; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukani Mawethu Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukani Mawethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukani Mawethu 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 Vukani Mawethu Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukani Mawethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukani Mawethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukani Mawethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukani Mawethu Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukani Mawethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 1,227; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's 88.8%.
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 Vukani Mawethu Secondary School for 2027

Vukani Mawethu Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
9994, Tsomo Street, Mamelodi, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 79013 Rethabile 0122
Telephone
012 805 2676
EMIS number
700221192

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vukani Mawethu 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 Vukani Mawethu Secondary School directly, on 012 805 2676, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vukani Mawethu 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 Vukani Mawethu Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.8% 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 Vukani Mawethu 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 Vukani Mawethu Secondary School?
Vukani Mawethu Secondary School reported 1,227 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Vukani Mawethu Secondary School?
Yes, Vukani Mawethu 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 Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Vukani Mawethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.8%, in 2025. That's up from 83.1% in 2023.
Is Vukani Mawethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Vukani Mawethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vukani Mawethu Secondary School?
You can call 012 805 2676. It is located at 9994, Tsomo Street, Mamelodi, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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