Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School

Solomon Mahlangu Freedom 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. In 2025 it had 1 726 learners and 54 educators, about 32 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, 82.6% of its 247 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).

Matric (NSC) results

82.6% of the school's 247 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Gauteng
2023	195	161	82.6%	85.4%
2024	198	176	88.9%	88.5%
2025	247	204	82.6%	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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 726
Educators (2025)	54
Learners per educator	32 (province average 27.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700220681
Exam centre number	8220681

Address and location

Street address	19560, Park Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal address	79026 Rethabile 0122
Suburb / area	Mamelodi
Town	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Tshwane South
Circuit	5
Municipality	City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79900018
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.