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Bopasenatla Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Bopasenatla Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Bopasenatla Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Bopasenatla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

951
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bopasenatla Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bopasenatla Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 111 learners from Bopasenatla Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023565191.1%
2024878698.9%
2025111111100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bopasenatla Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211466.7%
Mathematical Literacy6666100.0%
Physical Sciences211466.7%
Life Sciences464393.5%
Accounting1818100.0%
Business Studies4141100.0%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography696898.6%
History878698.9%
English First Additional Language8787100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Bopasenatla Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopasenatla Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 951, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopasenatla Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bopasenatla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Bopasenatla Secondary School, 2,611 compared with 951, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopasenatla Secondary School, 2,517 compared with 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bopasenatla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Bopasenatla Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 951, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopasenatla Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 951, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Bopasenatla Secondary School's 951; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Bopasenatla Secondary School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopasenatla Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bopasenatla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopasenatla Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bopasenatla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Bopasenatla Secondary School's 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bopasenatla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bopasenatla Secondary School for 2027

Because Bopasenatla Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2063, Sono Road, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 77 Diepkloof Post Office 1864
Telephone
011 985 0080
EMIS number
700140426
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bopasenatla Secondary 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 Bopasenatla Secondary School directly, on 011 985 0080, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bopasenatla Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bopasenatla Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Bopasenatla Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Bopasenatla Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bopasenatla Secondary School?
Bopasenatla Secondary School reported 951 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Bopasenatla Secondary School?
Yes, Bopasenatla Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bopasenatla Secondary School's matric results like?
Bopasenatla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 91.1% in 2023.
Is Bopasenatla Secondary School a public or private school?
Bopasenatla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bopasenatla Secondary School?
You can call 011 985 0080. It is located at 2063, Sono Road, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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