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Kgopudi Secondary School

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

Kgopudi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Buffelshoekmokgweng, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.6% pass rate.

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

In Buffelshoekmokgweng, Polokwane, Kgopudi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

212
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kgopudi Secondary School entered 14 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023362775.0%
2024734156.2%
2025141178.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgopudi Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics271659.3%
Mathematical Literacy463269.6%
Physical Sciences271970.4%
Life Sciences383284.2%
Agricultural Sciences471736.2%
Geography724156.9%
History352777.1%
English First Additional Language7373100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Kgopudi Secondary School's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Kgopudi Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Kgopudi Secondary School's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Kgopudi Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Kgopudi Secondary School's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgopudi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Kgopudi Secondary School's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Kgopudi Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopudi Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Kgopudi Secondary School's 78.6%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopudi Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kgopudi Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Kgopudi Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 212; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kgopudi Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopudi Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgopudi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopudi Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgopudi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopudi Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgopudi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kgopudi Secondary School for 2027

Kgopudi Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
542 Mokgoeng Village
Postal
P.o. Box 1499; Bochum
Telephone
082 736 9252
EMIS number
920210333

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgopudi 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 Kgopudi Secondary School directly, on 082 736 9252, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgopudi 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 Kgopudi Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Kgopudi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.6% 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 Kgopudi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kgopudi Secondary School?
Kgopudi Secondary School reported 212 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Kgopudi Secondary School?
No. Kgopudi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgopudi Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgopudi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.6%, in 2025. That's up from 75% in 2023.
Is Kgopudi Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgopudi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgopudi Secondary School?
You can call 082 736 9252. It is located at 542 Mokgoeng Village.
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