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Public high school
Makhosini Combined Secondary School
Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng
Makhosini Combined Secondary School is a public high school in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 470 learners and 51 educators, about 28.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.7% of its 161 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.7% of the school's 161 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 233 | 188 | 80.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 180 | 152 | 84.4% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 161 | 154 | 95.7% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 470 |
| Educators (2025) | 51 |
| Learners per educator | 28.8 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700240929 |
| Exam centre number | 8240929 |
Address and location
| Street address | 523, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 109 Soshanguve 0152 |
| Suburb / area | Soshanguve |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane North |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900011 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Makhosini Combined Secondary School
Is Makhosini Combined Secondary School a public or private school?
Makhosini Combined Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Makhosini Combined Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Makhosini Combined Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.7% of its 161 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 80.7%, 2024 84.4%.
How many learners are at Makhosini Combined Secondary School?
1 470 learners and 51 educators (about 28.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Makhosini Combined Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700240929. Its exam centre number is 8240929.
Where is Makhosini Combined Secondary School?
523, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria. It is in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane North education district. Phone 012 713 0907.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.