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Public high school
Soshanguve South Secondary School
Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng
Soshanguve South Secondary School is a public high school in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 741 learners and 57 educators, about 30.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 83.7% of its 221 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.7% of the school's 221 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 260 | 190 | 73.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 251 | 200 | 79.7% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 221 | 185 | 83.7% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 741 |
| Educators (2025) | 57 |
| Learners per educator | 30.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400239 |
| Exam centre number | 8400239 |
Address and location
| Street address | 17705, Soshanguve South Ext 8, Soshanguve, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1828 Rosslyn 0200 |
| Suburb / area | Soshanguve |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane West |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900039 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Soshanguve South Secondary School
Is Soshanguve South Secondary School a public or private school?
Soshanguve South Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Soshanguve South Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Soshanguve South Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.7% of its 221 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 73.1%, 2024 79.7%.
How many learners are at Soshanguve South Secondary School?
1 741 learners and 57 educators (about 30.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Soshanguve South Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400239. Its exam centre number is 8400239.
Where is Soshanguve South Secondary School?
17705, Soshanguve South Ext 8, Soshanguve, Pretoria. It is in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. Phone 012 791 8017.
Schools near Soshanguve South Secondary School
Klipfontein Primary School
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Umkhumbane Secondary School
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Itumeleng Madiba Primary School
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Gontse Primary School
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Seageng Secondary School
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93.5% matric 2025Refithlile Pele Primary School No 1
Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng 2.1 km
Sjambok Primary School
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Reabetswe Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.