Overview
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Cullinan, Cullinan, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,493 learners and is staffed by 85 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 29:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Gauteng North education district and achieved a moderate 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 78.7% (262 of 333 candidates).
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Chipa-Tabane Secondary School has declined, moving from a 97.3% pass rate to 78.7% in 2025, the most recent year, 333 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 333 | 262 | 78.7% |
| 2024 | 349 | 281 | 80.5% |
| 2023 | 220 | 214 | 97.3% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: CHIPA-TABANE SECONDARY SCHOOL (8211334).
Subject pass rates
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School offered 11 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 82.0%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 40.2%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 2 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 82 | 33 |
40.2%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 204 | 163 |
79.9%
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| Physical Sciences | 57 | 38 |
66.7%
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| Life Sciences | 148 | 109 |
73.6%
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| English (FAL) | 336 | 336 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 19 | 13 |
68.4%
|
| Business Studies | 50 | 41 |
82.0%
|
| Economics | 51 | 37 |
72.5%
|
| Geography | 233 | 218 |
93.6%
|
| History | 89 | 74 |
83.1%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 90 | 52 |
57.8%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 17 other secondary schools in Gauteng North.
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 10.8 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Chipa-Tabane Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Chipa-Tabane Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q2) by the Department of Basic Education in the Gauteng North district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 012 065 4263 for specifics.
Is Chipa-Tabane Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q2), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Gauteng North district. No tuition is charged to any of its 2,493 learners.
What is the quintile of Chipa-Tabane Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q2 public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in the Gauteng North district, Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Chipa-Tabane Secondary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Chipa-Tabane Secondary School. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Gauteng North education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Chipa-Tabane Secondary School
Call 012 065 4263 to confirm whether Chipa-Tabane Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Chipa-Tabane Secondary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Chipa-Tabane Secondary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Chipa-Tabane Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Chipa-Tabane Secondary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Chipa-Tabane Secondary School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Chipa-Tabane Secondary School via phone 012 065 4263.
What documents do I need to apply at Chipa-Tabane Secondary School?
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Chipa-Tabane Secondary School (phone 012 065 4263) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.