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Bophelong Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

In Vanderbijlpark, Bophelong Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 71.4% pass rate.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Bophelong Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bophelong Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

947
Learners
30
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Bophelong Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bophelong Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 112 matric candidates from Bophelong Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023917279.1%
2024724562.5%
20251128071.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bophelong Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15640.0%
Mathematical Literacy573561.4%
Physical Sciences15960.0%
Life Sciences442761.4%
Accounting12866.7%
Business Studies121083.3%
Economics12758.3%
Geography464189.1%
History301446.7%
English First Additional Language7272100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Bophelong Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Bophelong Secondary School's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bophelong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Bophelong Secondary School's 947; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Bophelong Secondary School's 71.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Bophelong Secondary School's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bophelong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bophelong Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 947; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Bophelong Secondary School's 71.4%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bophelong Secondary School, 1,686 compared with 947; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Bophelong Secondary School's 71.4%.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bophelong Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Bophelong Secondary School's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bophelong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Bophelong Secondary School's 947; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Bophelong Secondary School's 71.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Bophelong Secondary School's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bophelong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bophelong Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 947; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Bophelong Secondary School's 71.4%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bophelong Secondary School, 1,686 compared with 947; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Bophelong Secondary School's 71.4%.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bophelong Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bophelong Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3239, John Gomom0, Ext5 Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
3239 Vanderbijlpark 1911
Telephone
016 986 6030
EMIS number
700400355
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bophelong 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 Bophelong Secondary School directly, on 016 986 6030, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bophelong Secondary 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bophelong Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Bophelong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.4% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Bophelong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bophelong Secondary School?
Bophelong Secondary School reported 947 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Bophelong Secondary School?
Yes, Bophelong 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 Bophelong Secondary School's matric results like?
Bophelong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.4%, in 2025. That's down from 79.1% in 2023.
Is Bophelong Secondary School a public or private school?
Bophelong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bophelong Secondary School?
You can call 016 986 6030. It is located at 3239, John Gomom0, Ext5 Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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