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Chipa-Tabane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Cullinan, Cullinan, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (3 circuit)

In Cullinan, Chipa-Tabane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.7%.

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

Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Cullinan. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

2,493
Learners
85
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, Chipa-Tabane 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 Chipa-Tabane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 333 learners from Chipa-Tabane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322021497.3%
202434928180.5%
202533326278.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Chipa-Tabane Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics974647.4%
Mathematical Literacy19716382.7%
Physical Sciences753344.0%
Life Sciences14610974.7%
Agricultural Sciences715577.5%
Accounting191578.9%
Business Studies766382.9%
Economics766484.2%
Geography21820594.0%
History7272100.0%
English First Additional Language349349100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

5 other schools in Gauteng North district, for comparison against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School sits in roughly the same size range as Chipa-Tabane Secondary School, at 2,668 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chipa-Tabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lesedi Secondary School is a similar size to Chipa-Tabane Secondary School, with 1,998 learners against 2,493; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.6% against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's 78.7%.
  • Chokoe Primary School is a similar size to Chipa-Tabane Secondary School, with 1,769 learners against 2,493; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chipa-Tabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,720 learners against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's 2,493; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chipa-Tabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dan Kutumela Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Chipa-Tabane Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 2,493; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's 78.7%.

Cullinan

Zooming into Cullinan, here are 5 other schools to compare against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School.

  • Sedibeng Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,582 learners against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's 2,493; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chipa-Tabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Doxa Deo Edendale School is noticeably smaller, with 985 learners against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's 2,493, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Star Of Hope School teaches fewer learners than Chipa-Tabane Secondary School, 924 compared with 2,493; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's 78.7%.
  • Cullinan Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 785 learners against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's 2,493; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's 78.7%.
  • Foxtrot Primary Farm School teaches fewer learners than Chipa-Tabane Secondary School, 351 compared with 2,493; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chipa-Tabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Chipa-Tabane Secondary School for 2027

Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1988, Zwane Drive, Refilwe, Cullinan, Cullinan
Postal
X 37 Cullinan 1000
Telephone
012 065 4263
EMIS number
700211334

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chipa-Tabane 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 Chipa-Tabane Secondary School directly, on 012 065 4263, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chipa-Tabane 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 Chipa-Tabane Secondary School the best school in Cullinan?
On the numbers that are published, Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.7% is lower than STAR OF HOPE SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cullinan besides Chipa-Tabane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Cullinan, including Sedibeng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Chipa-Tabane Secondary School?
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School reported 2,493 learners and 85 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Chipa-Tabane Secondary School?
Yes, Chipa-Tabane 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 Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's matric results like?
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.7%, in 2025. That's down from 97.3% in 2023.
Is Chipa-Tabane Secondary School a public or private school?
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chipa-Tabane Secondary School?
You can call 012 065 4263. It is located at 1988, Zwane Drive, Refilwe, Cullinan, Cullinan.
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