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Sehopotso Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (3 circuit)

Sehopotso Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 90% pass rate.

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

In Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Sehopotso Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

664
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sehopotso Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sehopotso Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 80 learners from Sehopotso Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023746283.8%
2024605896.7%
2025807290.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sehopotso Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13969.2%
Mathematical Literacy574578.9%
Physical Sciences201155.0%
Life Sciences201995.0%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies423583.3%
Economics181266.7%
Geography2727100.0%
History141285.7%
English First Additional Language7777100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

5 other schools in Sedibeng West district, for comparison against Sehopotso Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehopotso Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sehopotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehopotso Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 664; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Sehopotso Secondary School's 90%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehopotso Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sehopotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Sehopotso Secondary School's 664; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Sehopotso Secondary School's 90%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Sehopotso Secondary School's 664; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Sehopotso Secondary School's 90%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehopotso Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sehopotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehopotso Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 664; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Sehopotso Secondary School's 90%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehopotso Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sehopotso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Sehopotso Secondary School's 664; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Sehopotso Secondary School's 90%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Sehopotso Secondary School's 664; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Sehopotso Secondary School's 90%.
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 Sehopotso Secondary School for 2027

Sehopotso Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6462, Zone 12 Ext, Zone 12 Extension, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
Box 5168 Mafatsana 1981
Telephone
016 594 5429
EMIS number
700321430

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sehopotso 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 Sehopotso Secondary School directly, on 016 594 5429, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sehopotso 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 Sehopotso Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Sehopotso Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Sehopotso Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sehopotso Secondary School?
Sehopotso Secondary School reported 664 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Sehopotso Secondary School?
Yes, Sehopotso 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 Sehopotso Secondary School's matric results like?
Sehopotso Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's up from 83.8% in 2023.
Is Sehopotso Secondary School a public or private school?
Sehopotso Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sehopotso Secondary School?
You can call 016 594 5429. It is located at 6462, Zone 12 Ext, Zone 12 Extension, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark.
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