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Ipopeng S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Winburg, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Ipopeng S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Winburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73.2%.

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

Ipopeng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Winburg. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

666
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ipopeng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ipopeng S/S Secondary School entered 82 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.2% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023957578.9%
20241098678.9%
2025826073.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ipopeng S/S Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics271866.7%
Mathematical Literacy847386.9%
Physical Sciences272074.1%
Life Sciences272696.3%
Accounting252288.0%
Business Studies846881.0%
Economics822226.8%
English First Additional Language11211199.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Lejweleputswa district with Ipopeng S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's 666; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's 73.2%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipopeng S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 666; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipopeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's 666; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipopeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's 666; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipopeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipopeng S/S Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 666; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's 73.2%.

Winburg

Zooming into Winburg, here are 4 other schools to compare against Ipopeng S/S Secondary School.

  • Winburg C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,022 learners against Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's 666; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ipopeng S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's 73.2%.
  • Makeleketla P/S Primary School is a similar size to Ipopeng S/S Secondary School, with 738 learners against 666; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipopeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tlongkganyeng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ipopeng S/S Secondary School, at 729 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipopeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Naledi-Ya-Botjabela S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Ipopeng S/S Secondary School, with 487 learners against 666; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87% against Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's 73.2%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
33 Leech Street, , , Winburg, 9420
Postal
Po Box 189, , 9420
EMIS number
445008310

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ipopeng S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Ipopeng 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 Ipopeng S/S 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 Ipopeng S/S Secondary School the best school in Winburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.2% is lower than WINBURG C/S's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Winburg besides Ipopeng S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Winburg, including Winburg C/S.
How big are the classes at Ipopeng S/S Secondary School?
Ipopeng S/S Secondary School reported 666 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Ipopeng S/S Secondary School?
No. Ipopeng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Ipopeng S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.2%, in 2025. That's down from 78.9% in 2023.
Is Ipopeng S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Ipopeng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ipopeng S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 33 Leech Street, , , Winburg, 9420.
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