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Bolopapelo Intermediate School

Public combined school, comprehensive specialisation · Ventersdorp, Ventersdorp, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bolopapelo Intermediate School, a public combined school serving Ventersdorp. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bolopapelo Intermediate School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bolopapelo Intermediate School is a public combined school in Ventersdorp. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

333
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bolopapelo Intermediate School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

Here is how Bolopapelo Intermediate School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Kenneth Kaunda district.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Bolopapelo Intermediate School's 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Bolopapelo Intermediate School's 333; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolopapelo Intermediate School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolopapelo Intermediate School, 1,645 compared with 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolopapelo Intermediate School, 1,628 compared with 333; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolopapelo Intermediate School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Bolopapelo Intermediate School's 333; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolopapelo Intermediate School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ventersdorp

Zooming into Ventersdorp, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bolopapelo Intermediate School.

  • Thuto-Boswa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolopapelo Intermediate School, 1,538 compared with 333; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolopapelo Intermediate School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letshelemane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolopapelo Intermediate School, 1,145 compared with 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshing Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,104 learners against Bolopapelo Intermediate School's 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Phiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolopapelo Intermediate School, 980 compared with 333; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolopapelo Intermediate School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Toevlug Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolopapelo Intermediate School, 892 compared with 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolopapelo Intermediate School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bolopapelo Intermediate School for 2027

Bolopapelo Intermediate School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Palmietfontein Farm, Ventersdorp, Ventersdorp, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 570, Ventersdorp, 2710
Telephone
018 011 1240
EMIS number
600100174
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bolopapelo Intermediate School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bolopapelo Intermediate School directly, on 018 011 1240, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bolopapelo Intermediate School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bolopapelo Intermediate School the best school in Ventersdorp?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bolopapelo Intermediate School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Ventersdorp besides Bolopapelo Intermediate School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ventersdorp, including Thuto-Boswa Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bolopapelo Intermediate School?
Bolopapelo Intermediate School reported 333 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bolopapelo Intermediate School?
No. Bolopapelo Intermediate School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bolopapelo Intermediate School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bolopapelo Intermediate School.
Is Bolopapelo Intermediate School a public or private school?
Bolopapelo Intermediate School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bolopapelo Intermediate School?
You can call 018 011 1240. It is located at Palmietfontein Farm, Ventersdorp, Ventersdorp, 1747.
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