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Public high school
Senthibele Senior Secondary School
Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng
Senthibele Senior 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 1 253 learners and 38 educators, about 33 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 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, 80.1% of its 136 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.1% of the school's 136 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 172 | 124 | 72.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 81 | 69 | 85.2% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 136 | 109 | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 253 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 33 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700241273 |
| Exam centre number | 8241273 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1556, Block R, Soshanguve, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box X110 Soshanguve 0152 |
| Suburb / area | Soshanguve |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900027 |
| 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 Senthibele Senior Secondary School
Is Senthibele Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Senthibele Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Senthibele Senior 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 Senthibele Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.1% of its 136 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 72.1%, 2024 85.2%.
How many learners are at Senthibele Senior Secondary School?
1 253 learners and 38 educators (about 33 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 84 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Senthibele Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700241273. Its exam centre number is 8241273.
Where is Senthibele Senior Secondary School?
1556, Block R, Soshanguve, Pretoria. It is in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane North education district. Phone 082 554 3381.
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