Ipopeng
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Ipopeng
Registered under EMIS 922250201, Ipopeng serves as a public secondary school in Polokwane, Limpopo. The 2025 academic year saw 744 enrolled learners instructed by 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ipopeng is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Ipopeng is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Ipopeng is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ipopeng reported a total enrollment of 744 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ipopeng is situated in Polokwane, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Setumong; Ga- Matlala;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1475; Bakone.
Curriculum & Academics
Ipopeng is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ipopeng was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ipopeng are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Setumong; Ga- Matlala;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1475; Bakone
Phone
+27 76 199 1599Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
922250201
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.