Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary
Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary
As a public school, Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary provides secondary school education to learners in Mafikeng, North West. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1115 learners taught by 35 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary 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, Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary 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
Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary 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, Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary reported a total enrollment of 1,115 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary is situated in Mafikeng (Riviera Park), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Mahikeng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Setlopo Sa Ga Bosigo, Setlopo Villlage, Mahikeng, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X2025, Mafikeng, 2745.
Curriculum & Academics
Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary 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
Setlopo Sa Ga Bosigo, Setlopo Villlage, Mahikeng, 3747
Mafikeng, North West
Postal
Private Bag X2025, Mafikeng, 2745
Phone
+27 18 011 6701Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600104248
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.