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Public high school
Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School
Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School is a public high school in Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 101 learners and 67 educators, about 31.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 91.3% of its 242 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.3% of the school's 242 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 236 | 209 | 88.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 303 | 254 | 83.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 242 | 221 | 91.3% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 101 |
| Educators (2025) | 67 |
| Learners per educator | 31.4 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 54% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700331950 |
| Exam centre number | 8331950 |
Address and location
| Street address | 13745, Vincent Srteet Ext 8b, Orange Farms, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P .O. Box 87 Orange Farms Ext8 B Orange Farms 1841 |
| Suburb / area | Johannesburg South |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800004 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School
Is Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.3% of its 242 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 88.6%, 2024 83.8%.
How many learners are at Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School?
2 101 learners and 67 educators (about 31.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 54% of 84 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700331950. Its exam centre number is 8331950.
Where is Mphethi Mahlatsi Secondary School?
13745, Vincent Srteet Ext 8b, Orange Farms, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg. It is in Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 850 1000.
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