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Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Zamdela, Sasolburg, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (3 circuit)

Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Zamdela, Sasolburg. Its last matric group achieved a 99.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Zamdela, Sasolburg, Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,436
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 174 matric candidates from Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312111393.4%
202417016798.2%
202517417399.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453066.7%
Mathematical Literacy13712792.7%
Physical Sciences302376.7%
Life Sciences10910798.2%
Accounting262076.9%
Business Studies797696.2%
Economics423583.3%
Geography888495.5%
History12312299.2%
English First Additional Language194194100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Fezile Dabi district with Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, at 1,800 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School's 99.4%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, with 1,717 learners against 1,436; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School's 99.4%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, at 1,711 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, at 1,593 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, at 1,437 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Sasolburg

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

  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, with 1,717 learners against 1,436; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School's 99.4%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, at 1,711 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, at 1,593 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, at 1,437 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kahobotjha-Sakubusha S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School, with 1,417 learners against 1,436; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School's 99.4%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
667 Dikgutsaneng Section, Zamdela, Zamdela, Sasolburg, 1949
Postal
Po Box 20042, Zamdela, 1949
EMIS number
443611068

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Nkgopoleng S/S 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 Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School the best school in Sasolburg?
On the numbers that are published, Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School's 99.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KAHOBOTJHA-SAKUBUSHA S/S at 91.7%.
How many other schools are there in Sasolburg besides Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sasolburg, including Iketsetseng Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School?
Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School reported 1,436 learners and 49 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 Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School?
No. Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.4%, in 2025. That's up from 93.4% in 2023.
Is Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 667 Dikgutsaneng Section, Zamdela, Zamdela, Sasolburg, 1949.
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