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Phateng Secondary School
Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng
Phateng Secondary School is a public high school in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a ordinary & technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 888 learners and 58 educators, about 32.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 80.1% of its 261 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.1% of the school's 261 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 157 | 138 | 87.9% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 216 | 190 | 88.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 261 | 209 | 80.1% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Ordinary & Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 888 |
| Educators (2025) | 58 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700220962 |
| Exam centre number | 8220962 |
Address and location
| Street address | 20202, Serapeng Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 77176 Mamelodi West 0101 |
| Suburb / area | Mamelodi |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane South |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900015 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Phateng Secondary School
Is Phateng Secondary School a public or private school?
Phateng Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Phateng Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Phateng Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.1% of its 261 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 87.9%, 2024 88.0%.
How many learners are at Phateng Secondary School?
1 888 learners and 58 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Phateng Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700220962. Its exam centre number is 8220962.
Where is Phateng Secondary School?
20202, Serapeng Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria. It is in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. Phone 082 556 2170.
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