Modipe Secondary School
Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Modipe Secondary School
A public institution, Modipe Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Tzaneen, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mopani West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 456 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Modipe Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Modipe Secondary School 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
Modipe Secondary School 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, Modipe Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 456 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Modipe Secondary School is situated in Tzaneen, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Letaba local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mothomeng Village; Ga Motjatji;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1748; Tzaneen.
Curriculum & Academics
Modipe Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Modipe Secondary School was historically administered under the Lebowa 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 Modipe Secondary School 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
Mothomeng Village; Ga Motjatji;
Tzaneen, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1748; Tzaneen
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
918510637
Department of Basic Education
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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.