Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North
About Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School provides education to learners in Pretoria, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Tshwane North education district. For the 2025 academic year, 881 learners were enrolled, taught by 34 educators at a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 881 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School is situated in Pretoria (Soshanguve), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane North education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 824, Block Bb, Soshanguve, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: X68 Soshanguce 0152.
Curriculum & Academics
Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
824, Block Bb, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
X68 Soshanguce 0152
Phone
+27 82 554 3191Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700241779
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.