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Tipfuxeni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Tipfuxeni Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Hammanskraal, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.4% pass rate.

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Tipfuxeni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Hammanskraal, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,038
Learners
36
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Tipfuxeni Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Tipfuxeni Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 159 learners from Tipfuxeni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312010385.8%
202418615382.3%
202515913987.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tipfuxeni Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292172.4%
Mathematical Literacy15711271.3%
Physical Sciences271866.7%
Life Sciences4646100.0%
Accounting251872.0%
Business Studies262076.9%
Economics261246.2%
Geography16013785.6%
History13111386.3%
English First Additional Language186186100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

5 other schools in Tshwane North district, for comparison against Tipfuxeni Secondary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tipfuxeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tipfuxeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,692 learners against Tipfuxeni Secondary School's 1,038; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Tipfuxeni Secondary School's 87.4%.
  • High School Montana teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Secondary School, 1,683 compared with 1,038; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Tipfuxeni Secondary School's 87.4%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Tipfuxeni Secondary School's 1,038; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Tipfuxeni Secondary School's 87.4%.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tipfuxeni Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Tipfuxeni Secondary School's 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tipfuxeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tipfuxeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tipfuxeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Tipfuxeni Secondary School's 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tipfuxeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,038; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tipfuxeni Secondary School's 87.4%.
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 Tipfuxeni Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tipfuxeni 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
2652, Mabopane Hammanskraal Road, Stinkwater, Hammanskraal, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X2037 Hammanskraal 0400
Telephone
012 023 3897
EMIS number
700912139

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tipfuxeni 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 Tipfuxeni Secondary School directly, on 012 023 3897, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tipfuxeni 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 Tipfuxeni Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Tipfuxeni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.4% 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 Tipfuxeni 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 Tipfuxeni Secondary School?
Tipfuxeni Secondary School reported 1,038 learners and 36 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 Tipfuxeni Secondary School?
Yes, Tipfuxeni 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 Tipfuxeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Tipfuxeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.8% since 2023.
Is Tipfuxeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Tipfuxeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tipfuxeni Secondary School?
You can call 012 023 3897. It is located at 2652, Mabopane Hammanskraal Road, Stinkwater, Hammanskraal, Pretoria.
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