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Kopa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kopa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Groblersdal. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.2%.

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

Kopa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Groblersdal. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,180
Learners
34
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kopa Secondary 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 149 learners from Kopa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316510060.6%
202414312587.4%
202514913087.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kopa Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics713650.7%
Mathematical Literacy727198.6%
Physical Sciences685783.8%
Life Sciences686088.2%
Agricultural Sciences413482.9%
Accounting342264.7%
Business Studies343397.1%
Economics343294.1%
Geography1099889.9%
History413995.1%
English First Additional Language143143100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Kopa Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kopa Secondary School, at 1,548 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kopa Secondary School's 87.2%.
  • Onane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kopa Secondary School, at 1,394 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is a similar size to Kopa Secondary School, with 1,376 learners against 1,180; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is a similar size to Kopa Secondary School, with 1,354 learners against 1,180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is a similar size to Kopa Secondary School, with 1,316 learners against 1,180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

Zooming into Groblersdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kopa Secondary School.

  • Baropodi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kopa Secondary School, at 1,446 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kopa Secondary School, at 1,394 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is a similar size to Kopa Secondary School, with 1,354 learners against 1,180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kopa Secondary School, at 1,285 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.1% against Kopa Secondary School's 87.2%).
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is a similar size to Kopa Secondary School, with 1,271 learners against 1,180; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Kopa Secondary School's 87.2%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kopa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kopa Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tafelkop; Ga-Matsepe; Nebo District;
Postal
P.o. Box 88; Boleu
Telephone
082 290 9421
EMIS number
924650184

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kopa 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 Kopa Secondary School directly, on 082 290 9421, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kopa 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 Kopa Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Kopa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.2% is lower than NGWANAMATLANG's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Kopa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Kopa Secondary School?
Kopa Secondary School reported 1,180 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Kopa Secondary School?
No. Kopa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kopa Secondary School's matric results like?
Kopa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.2%, in 2025. That's up from 60.6% in 2023.
Is Kopa Secondary School a public or private school?
Kopa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kopa Secondary School?
You can call 082 290 9421. It is located at Tafelkop; Ga-Matsepe; Nebo District;.
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