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Public high school
Nkgopoleng Secondary School
Zamdela, Sasolburg, Free State
Nkgopoleng Secondary School is a public high school in Zamdela, Sasolburg, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 436 learners and 49 educators, about 29.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 99.4% of its 174 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.4% of the school's 174 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 121 | 113 | 93.4% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 170 | 167 | 98.2% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 174 | 173 | 99.4% | 89.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Nkgopoleng S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 436 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 29.3 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 63% of 78 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 443611068 |
| Exam centre number | 3201018 |
Address and location
| Street address | 667 Dikgutsaneng Section, Zamdela, Zamdela, Sasolburg, 1949 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 20042, Zamdela, 1949 |
| Suburb / area | Zamdela |
| Town | Sasolburg |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Fezile Dabi |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | Metsimaholo |
| Ward | 11 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Nkgopoleng Secondary School
Is Nkgopoleng Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkgopoleng Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nkgopoleng Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Nkgopoleng Secondary School's matric pass rate?
99.4% of its 174 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 93.4%, 2024 98.2%.
How many learners are at Nkgopoleng Secondary School?
1 436 learners and 49 educators (about 29.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 63% of 78 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Nkgopoleng Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 443611068. Its exam centre number is 3201018.
Where is Nkgopoleng Secondary School?
667 Dikgutsaneng Section, Zamdela, Zamdela, Sasolburg, 1949. It is in Zamdela, Sasolburg, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.
Schools near Nkgopoleng Secondary School
Bofula Tshepe Primary School
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Malakabeng Primary School
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Iketsetseng Combined School
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91.1% matric 2025Theha Setjhaba Primary School
Sasolburg, Free State 1.4 km
Cedar Secondary School
Zamdela, Sasolburg, Free State 1.5 km
100.0% matric 2025Isaac Mhlambi Primary School
Sasolburg, Free State 1.7 km
Katleho Mpumelelo Secondary School
Sasolburg, Free State 2.0 km
87.5% matric 2025Lehutso Primary School
Zamdela, Sasolburg, Free State 2.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.