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Mopye Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mopyevillage, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mopye Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mopyevillage, Tzaneen. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 71.1%.

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

Mopye Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mopyevillage, Tzaneen. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

430
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mopye 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

Mopye Secondary School entered 45 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 71.1% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023595084.7%
2024846881.0%
2025453271.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mopye Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191157.9%
Mathematical Literacy655381.5%
Physical Sciences12975.0%
Life Sciences252288.0%
Agricultural Sciences181688.9%
Accounting211885.7%
Economics281760.7%
Geography463269.6%
History322681.3%
English First Additional Language8484100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Mopye Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mopye Secondary School's 430; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Mopye Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Mopye Secondary School's 430; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mopye Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mopye Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 430; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.6% against Mopye Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Mopye Secondary School's 430; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Mopye Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Mopye Secondary School's 430; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mopye Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mopye Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mopye Secondary School's 430; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Mopye Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mopye Secondary School's 430; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mopye Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mopye Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Mopye Secondary School, 1,520 compared with 430; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mopye Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mopye Secondary School, 1,332 compared with 430; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mopye Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mopye Secondary School, 1,275 compared with 430; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mopye Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mopye Secondary School for 2027

Because Mopye 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
Mopye Village; Modjadji;
Postal
P.o. Box 3206; Tzaneen
Telephone
072 342 8195
EMIS number
918510743

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mopye 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 Mopye Secondary School directly, on 072 342 8195, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mopye 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 Mopye Secondary School the best school in Tzaneen?
On the numbers that are published, Mopye Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.1% is lower than MOTLOBONI's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Mopye Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Mopye Secondary School?
Mopye Secondary School reported 430 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mopye Secondary School?
No. Mopye Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mopye Secondary School's matric results like?
Mopye Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.1%, in 2025. That's down from 84.7% in 2023.
Is Mopye Secondary School a public or private school?
Mopye Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mopye Secondary School?
You can call 072 342 8195. It is located at Mopye Village; Modjadji;.
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