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Ipetleng S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bolokanang, Petrusburg, Free State · Xhariep district (3 circuit)

Ipetleng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Bolokanang, Petrusburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 69.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ipetleng S/S Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bolokanang, Petrusburg, Ipetleng S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

829
Learners
26
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ipetleng S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ipetleng S/S Secondary School entered 115 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 69.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023916672.5%
2024787494.9%
20251158069.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ipetleng S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141285.7%
Mathematical Literacy645789.1%
Physical Sciences9555.6%
Life Sciences504182.0%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies292896.6%
Economics292896.6%
Geography504284.0%
History4545100.0%
English First Additional Language7979100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Xhariep district

Here is how Ipetleng S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Xhariep district.

  • Inoseng P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's 829; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diamanthoogte C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,223 learners against Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's 829; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's 69.6%.
  • Luckhoff C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School, 1,163 compared with 829; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's 69.6%.
  • Panorama C/S Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Ipetleng S/S Secondary School, at 1,126 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's 69.6%.
  • Zastron P/S Primary School is a similar size to Ipetleng S/S Secondary School, with 1,083 learners against 829; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Petrusburg

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

  • Inoseng P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's 829; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ajc Jooste C/S Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 341 learners against Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's 829; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's 69.6%.
  • Perdeberg P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School, 72 compared with 829; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tumelano If/S Combined School teaches fewer learners than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School, 70 compared with 829; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Petrusburg Christian Academy Ci/S teaches fewer learners than Ipetleng S/S Secondary School, 42 compared with 829, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1107 Selemela Street, Bolokanang, Bolokanang, Petrusburg, 9932
Postal
Po Box 327, Petrusburg, 9932
EMIS number
443104274

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ipetleng S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Ipetleng S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Ipetleng S/S 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 Ipetleng S/S Secondary School the best school in Petrusburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.6% is lower than AJC JOOSTE C/S's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Petrusburg besides Ipetleng S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Petrusburg, including Inoseng P/S.
How big are the classes at Ipetleng S/S Secondary School?
Ipetleng S/S Secondary School reported 829 learners and 26 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 Ipetleng S/S Secondary School?
No. Ipetleng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Ipetleng S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 72.5% since 2023.
Is Ipetleng S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Ipetleng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ipetleng S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1107 Selemela Street, Bolokanang, Bolokanang, Petrusburg, 9932.
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