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Public high school
Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation
Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation is a public high school in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a school of focus learning specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 209 learners and 41 educators, about 29.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 89.0% of its 236 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.0% of the school's 236 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 185 | 167 | 90.3% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 202 | 165 | 81.7% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 236 | 210 | 89.0% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | School of Focus Learning |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 209 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 29.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400914 |
| Exam centre number | 8400917 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4893, Thomas Nkobi Street, Bophelong Ext.9, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Bophelong |
| Town | Vanderbijlpark |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Sedibeng West |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Emfuleni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 74201006 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation
Is Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation a public or private school?
Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation is a public high school.
Does Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation's matric pass rate?
89.0% of its 236 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 90.3%, 2024 81.7%.
How many learners are at Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation?
1 209 learners and 41 educators (about 29.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 84 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation?
Its EMIS number is 700400914. Its exam centre number is 8400917.
Where is Dr Molefi Oliphant Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation?
4893, Thomas Nkobi Street, Bophelong Ext.9, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark. It is in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng West education district. Phone 016 100 6777.
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