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Stanza Bopape Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)

Stanza Bopape Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 88.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Stanza Bopape Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,636
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Stanza Bopape Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Stanza Bopape Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Stanza Bopape Secondary School entered 240 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321820393.1%
202418317595.6%
202524021288.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Stanza Bopape Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics494795.9%
Mathematical Literacy13412593.3%
Physical Sciences444090.9%
Life Sciences807695.0%
Accounting191578.9%
Business Studies685682.4%
Economics312167.7%
Geography969396.9%
History363597.2%
English First Additional Language183183100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Stanza Bopape Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Stanza Bopape Secondary School's 1,636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanza Bopape Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Stanza Bopape Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,636; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Stanza Bopape Secondary School's 88.3%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Stanza Bopape Secondary School, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.7% against Stanza Bopape Secondary School's 88.3%).
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Stanza Bopape Secondary School, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanza Bopape Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Stanza Bopape Secondary School, at 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanza Bopape Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Stanza Bopape Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanza Bopape Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Stanza Bopape Secondary School's 1,636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanza Bopape Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Stanza Bopape Secondary School's 1,636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanza Bopape Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Stanza Bopape Secondary School, at 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanza Bopape Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Stanza Bopape Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,636; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Stanza Bopape Secondary School's 88.3%.
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 Stanza Bopape Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Stanza Bopape Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13413, Matlhare Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
79204 Mamelodi East 0122
Telephone
074 853 5270
EMIS number
700221028

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stanza Bopape 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 Stanza Bopape Secondary School directly, on 074 853 5270, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stanza Bopape 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 Stanza Bopape Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Stanza Bopape Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.3% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Stanza Bopape Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Stanza Bopape Secondary School?
Stanza Bopape Secondary School reported 1,636 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Stanza Bopape Secondary School?
Yes, Stanza Bopape 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 Stanza Bopape Secondary School's matric results like?
Stanza Bopape Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.3%, in 2025. That's down from 93.1% in 2023.
Is Stanza Bopape Secondary School a public or private school?
Stanza Bopape Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stanza Bopape Secondary School?
You can call 074 853 5270. It is located at 13413, Matlhare Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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