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Ipelafatseng Middle School

Public combined school, comprehensive specialisation · Taung, Taung, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Ipelafatseng Middle School, a public combined school serving Taung. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Ipelafatseng Middle School is a public combined school in Taung. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

183
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ipelafatseng Middle 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 Ruth S Mompati district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Ruth S Mompati district with Ipelafatseng Middle School.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipelafatseng Middle School, 1,736 compared with 183; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipelafatseng Middle School, 1,661 compared with 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipelafatseng Middle School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Itshupeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,542 learners against Ipelafatseng Middle School's 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipelafatseng Middle School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Ipelafatseng Middle School's 183; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipelafatseng Middle School, 1,532 compared with 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipelafatseng Middle School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Taung

Zooming into Taung, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ipelafatseng Middle School.

  • Lokgabeng Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 860 learners against Ipelafatseng Middle School's 183; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mankuroane Technical & Commercial Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipelafatseng Middle School, 804 compared with 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipelafatseng Middle School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • P H/ Moeketsi Agricultural High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 750 learners against Ipelafatseng Middle School's 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pinagare High School teaches considerably more learners than Ipelafatseng Middle School, 683 compared with 183; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Lekang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 627 learners against Ipelafatseng Middle School's 183; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipelafatseng Middle School; and charges no school fees, 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ipelafatseng Middle School for 2027

Ipelafatseng Middle 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
1156 Mokasa 1, Taung, Taung, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 630, Taungstation, 8580
Telephone
072 608 8872
EMIS number
600100548

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ipelafatseng Middle 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 Ipelafatseng Middle School directly, on 072 608 8872, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ipelafatseng Middle 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 Ipelafatseng Middle School the best school in Taung?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ipelafatseng Middle 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 Taung besides Ipelafatseng Middle School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Taung, including Lokgabeng Primary.
How big are the classes at Ipelafatseng Middle School?
Ipelafatseng Middle School reported 183 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Ipelafatseng Middle School?
No. Ipelafatseng Middle School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ipelafatseng Middle School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ipelafatseng Middle School.
Is Ipelafatseng Middle School a public or private school?
Ipelafatseng Middle School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ipelafatseng Middle School?
You can call 072 608 8872. It is located at 1156 Mokasa 1, Taung, Taung, 1747.
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