Overview
Soshanguve East Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,796 learners and is staffed by 59 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 30:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q5. It falls within the Tshwane West education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 93.4% (285 of 305 candidates).
Soshanguve East Secondary School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Soshanguve East Secondary School has improved, moving from a 87.1% pass rate to 93.4% in 2025, the most recent year, 305 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 305 | 285 | 93.4% |
| 2024 | 255 | 241 | 94.5% |
| 2023 | 248 | 216 | 87.1% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: SOSHANGUVE EAST SECONDARY SCHOOL (8400381).
Subject pass rates
Soshanguve East Secondary School offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 91.5%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Economics was the weakest at 66.7%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 59 | 49 |
83.1%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 248 | 227 |
91.5%
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| Physical Sciences | 48 | 34 |
70.8%
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| Life Sciences | 96 | 87 |
90.6%
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| English (FAL) | 286 | 286 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 16 | 14 |
87.5%
|
| Business Studies | 101 | 85 |
84.2%
|
| Economics | 33 | 22 |
66.7%
|
| Geography | 188 | 180 |
95.7%
|
| History | 83 | 75 |
90.4%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 35 other secondary schools in Soshanguve.
Soshanguve East Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 5.4 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Soshanguve East Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Soshanguve East Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Soshanguve East Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q5) by the Department of Basic Education in the Tshwane West district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 076 948 1700 for specifics.
Is Soshanguve East Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Soshanguve East Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q5), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Tshwane West district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,796 learners.
What is the quintile of Soshanguve East Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Soshanguve East Secondary School is a Quintile 5 school (the top funding band), typically associated with the highest fees among public schools. Located in Soshanguve, Block XX, Gauteng in the Tshwane West district, the SGB sets the fee schedule annually based on facilities, staffing and programmes offered.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Soshanguve East Secondary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Soshanguve East Secondary School. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Tshwane West education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Soshanguve East Secondary School
Call 076 948 1700 to confirm whether Soshanguve East Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Soshanguve East Secondary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Soshanguve East Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q5), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Soshanguve East Secondary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Soshanguve East Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Soshanguve East Secondary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Soshanguve East Secondary School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Soshanguve East Secondary School via phone 076 948 1700.
What documents do I need to apply at Soshanguve East Secondary School?
Soshanguve East Secondary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Soshanguve East Secondary School (phone 076 948 1700) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.