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Kopano Secondary School

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

Kopano Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lebowakgomo, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 61.3% pass rate.

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

In Lebowakgomo, Polokwane, Kopano Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

503
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Kopano Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kopano Secondary School entered 93 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 61.3% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231256451.2%
20241158069.6%
2025935761.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kopano Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics573052.6%
Mathematical Literacy593355.9%
Physical Sciences362466.7%
Life Sciences816175.3%
Agricultural Sciences472757.4%
Accounting352468.6%
Business Studies353085.7%
Economics352262.9%
Geography796683.5%
English First Additional Language11511499.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Kopano Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 503; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kopano Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 503; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kopano Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopano Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 503; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Kopano Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 503; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kopano Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 503; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kopano Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopano Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kopano Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kopano 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 Kopano Secondary School for 2027

Because Kopano 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
576 Zone S; Lebowakgomo;
Postal
P.o. Box 2322; Chuenespoort
Telephone
015 632 4040
EMIS number
923260321

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kopano 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 Kopano Secondary School directly, on 015 632 4040, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kopano 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 Kopano Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Kopano Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.3% 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 Kopano Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kopano Secondary School?
Kopano Secondary School reported 503 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Kopano Secondary School?
No. Kopano Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kopano Secondary School's matric results like?
Kopano Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 61.3%, in 2025. That's up from 51.2% in 2023.
Is Kopano Secondary School a public or private school?
Kopano Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kopano Secondary School?
You can call 015 632 4040. It is located at 576 Zone S; Lebowakgomo;.
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