Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Potgietersrus, Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

550

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Agricultural

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School entered 106 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	143	114	79.7%
2024	143	112	78.3%
2025	106	91	85.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	143	105	73.4%
Physical Sciences	125	86	68.8%
Life Sciences	143	118	82.5%
Agricultural Sciences	143	138	96.5%
English First Additional Language	143	143	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 550; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 85.8%.
Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 550; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 85.8%.
Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 550; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 85.8%.
Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 550; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 85.8%.

Potgietersrus

Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 550; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 85.8%.
Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Primary School Potgietersrus teaches considerably more learners than Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School, 1,224 compared with 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Potgietersrus Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School, 1,199 compared with 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School for 2027

Because Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Stirum Limburg; Potgietersrus
Postal: P/Bag X1309; Limburg
Telephone: 015 426 0006
EMIS number: 906250195

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Harry Oppenheimer 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 Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School directly, on 015 426 0006, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Harry Oppenheimer 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 Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School the best school in Potgietersrus?

On the numbers that are published, Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's 85.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGATI YA MOSHATE at 80.6%.

How many other schools are there in Potgietersrus besides Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potgietersrus, including Sokgedlwa.

How big are the classes at Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School?

Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School reported 550 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School?

No. Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's matric results like?

Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.8%, in 2025. That's up from 79.7% in 2023.

Is Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School a public or private school?

Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School?

You can call 015 426 0006. It is located at Stirum Limburg; Potgietersrus.