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Kopanang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ackerville, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Ackerville, Witbank, Kopanang Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.9% pass rate.

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

Kopanang Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ackerville, Witbank. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,013
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Kopanang Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Kopanang Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kopanang Secondary School entered 171 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231129584.8%
202411410188.6%
202517115288.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kopanang Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics463065.2%
Mathematical Literacy686494.1%
Physical Sciences342058.8%
Life Sciences875259.8%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies272385.2%
Economics272385.2%
Geography979395.9%
English First Additional Language114114100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Kopanang Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopanang Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 1,013; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopanang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Kopanang Secondary School's 1,013; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Kopanang Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kopanang Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 1,013; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kopanang Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kopanang Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kopanang Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 1,013; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kopanang Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Kopanang Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Kopanang Secondary School's 1,013; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopanang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

Zooming into Witbank, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kopanang Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopanang Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 1,013; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopanang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kopanang Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 1,013; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kopanang Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Kopanang Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Kopanang Secondary School's 1,013; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.1% against Kopanang Secondary School's 88.9%).
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,563 learners against Kopanang Secondary School's 1,013; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Kopanang Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Mogalitwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopanang Secondary School, 1,537 compared with 1,013; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopanang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
2084 Koali Street, Ackerville, Emalahleni, 1039
Postal
Po Box 873 Ackerville Emalahleni 1039
Telephone
013 696 3390
Website
angloamerican.com
Email
michelle.west-russell@angloamerican.com
EMIS number
800008458

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kopanang 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 Kopanang Secondary School directly, on 013 696 3390, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kopanang 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 Kopanang Secondary School the best school in Witbank?
On the numbers that are published, Kopanang Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.9% is lower than PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Kopanang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Kopanang Secondary School?
Kopanang Secondary School reported 1,013 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Kopanang Secondary School?
Yes, Kopanang Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Kopanang Secondary School's matric results like?
Kopanang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's up from 84.8% in 2023.
Is Kopanang Secondary School a public or private school?
Kopanang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kopanang Secondary School?
You can call 013 696 3390. It is located at 2084 Koali Street, Ackerville, Emalahleni, 1039.
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