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Modipa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Strydkraalvillage, Polokwane, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Modipa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Strydkraalvillage, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 84% pass rate.

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Modipa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Strydkraalvillage, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

211
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Modipa 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

Modipa Secondary School entered 25 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023291965.5%
2024322681.3%
2025252184.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Modipa Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231982.6%
Mathematical Literacy9888.9%
Physical Sciences211361.9%
Life Sciences322990.6%
Agricultural Sciences322887.5%
Economics111090.9%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Modipa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Modipa Secondary School's 211; is a public combined school, a different phase than Modipa Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Modipa Secondary School's 84%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Modipa Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 211; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Modipa Secondary School's 84%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Modipa Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modipa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Modipa Secondary School's 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modipa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Modipa Secondary School's 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Modipa Secondary School's 84%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Modipa Secondary School's 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Modipa Secondary School's 84%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Modipa Secondary School's 211; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Modipa Secondary School's 84%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Modipa Secondary School's 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modipa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Modipa Secondary School's 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modipa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Modipa Secondary School's 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modipa 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 Modipa Secondary School for 2027

Modipa 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
Strydkraal; Masha Makopole; Tribal Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 789; Apel
Telephone
071 658 0063
EMIS number
924610131

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Modipa 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 Modipa Secondary School directly, on 071 658 0063, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Modipa 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 Modipa Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Modipa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84% 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 Modipa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Modipa Secondary School?
Modipa Secondary School reported 211 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Modipa Secondary School?
No. Modipa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Modipa Secondary School's matric results like?
Modipa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84%, in 2025. That's up from 65.5% in 2023.
Is Modipa Secondary School a public or private school?
Modipa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Modipa Secondary School?
You can call 071 658 0063. It is located at Strydkraal; Masha Makopole; Tribal Authority;.
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