Tipfuxeni Secondary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North
About Tipfuxeni Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tipfuxeni 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
Tipfuxeni Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Tipfuxeni 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tipfuxeni Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,038 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Tipfuxeni Secondary School is situated in Pretoria (Hammanskraal), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane North education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2652, Mabopane Hammanskraal Road, Stinkwater, Hammanskraal, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X2037 Hammanskraal 0400.
Curriculum & Academics
Tipfuxeni Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tipfuxeni Secondary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tipfuxeni 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
2652, Mabopane Hammanskraal Road, Stinkwater, Hammanskraal, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
Private Bag X2037 Hammanskraal 0400
Phone
+27 12 023 3897Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700912139
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.