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Ipopeng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

In Polokwane, Ipopeng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.6%.

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

Ipopeng Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Polokwane. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

744
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ipopeng 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 Secondary School entered 89 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.6% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023807998.8%
2024988788.8%
2025897887.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ipopeng Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342676.5%
Mathematical Literacy645890.6%
Physical Sciences2929100.0%
Life Sciences987475.5%
Agricultural Sciences393384.6%
Geography686392.6%
English First Additional Language9898100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Ipopeng Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipopeng Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 744; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Ipopeng Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipopeng Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 744; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Ipopeng Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipopeng Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 744; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipopeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipopeng Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 744; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.9% against Ipopeng Secondary School's 87.6%).
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Ipopeng Secondary School's 744; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Ipopeng Secondary School's 87.6%.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ipopeng Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Ipopeng Secondary School's 744; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Ipopeng Secondary School's 87.6%).
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Ipopeng Secondary School's 744; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ipopeng Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Ipopeng Secondary School's 744; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipopeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Ipopeng Secondary School's 744; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipopeng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Ipopeng Secondary School's 744; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ipopeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Ipopeng Secondary School for 2027

Because Ipopeng 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
Setumong; Ga- Matlala;
Postal
P.o Box 1475; Bakone
Telephone
076 199 1599
EMIS number
922250201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ipopeng 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 Ipopeng Secondary School directly, on 076 199 1599, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ipopeng 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 Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Ipopeng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.6% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Ipopeng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Ipopeng Secondary School?
Ipopeng Secondary School reported 744 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Secondary School?
No. Ipopeng 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 Secondary School's matric results like?
Ipopeng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.6%, in 2025. That's down from 98.8% in 2023.
Is Ipopeng Secondary School a public or private school?
Ipopeng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ipopeng Secondary School?
You can call 076 199 1599. It is located at Setumong; Ga- Matlala;.
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