Ntebogang Secondary School is a public high school located in Dinokana, near Zeerust, in South Africa’s North West Province, district, Ngaka Modiri Molema. Established in 1985, the school serves learners from Grades 8 to 12 and operates under the North West Department of Education.
History The school was established in 1985 as a middle school before transitioning into a secondary institution when the middle school system was phased out. It was named in honour of Kgosi Ntebogang Moiloa of the Bahurutshe ba ga Moiloa people. The founding principal was Mr. M. C. Mteto (1985–1999), followed by Mr. E. N. Pule (2000–2016). Since 2017, the school has been led by Mr. O. G. Dipale.
Governance Ntebogang Secondary School is managed by a School Governing Body (SGB) composed of parents, educators, learners, and support staff members.
+ School Governing Body (SGB) Composition Representation Number Parents 7 Teachers 2 Learners 2 Support staff 1 Principal 1
The teaching staff structure follows the Post Provisioning Model (PPM):
+ Post Provisioning Model Position Number Principal 1 Deputy Principal 1 Departmental Heads 2 Teachers 14 Total 18
School structure The school offers Grades 8 through 12. Support staff include administrative, cleaning, and food service personnel.
+ Support Staff Position Number Administrative assistant 1 Food handlers 3 Cleaners 5 Night watchmen 2 Total 11
Admissions Admission is open to learners residing primarily in Dinokana and surrounding rural communities. The school falls under the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality and follows provincial admission policies set by the North West Department of Education.
Extracurricular activities Ntebogang Secondary School promotes a variety of extracurricular activities in both sports and culture.
+ Extracurricular Activities Category Activities Sports Athletics, Soccer, Netball, Volleyball, Chess Culture Choral music, Gumboot dance, African drums, Poetry
Campus The school campus is situated approximately west of Zeerust and from the N4 route to Lobatse, in the Seferella section of Dinokana. Facilities include general classrooms, science laboratories, and sports fields.
The official school colours are navy, blue, and white. The uniform includes: White shirts and navy trousers or skirts Navy jerseys with white and sky-blue stripes Sky-blue tunics for girls and navy blazers for both genders
Former headteachers
M. C. Mteto – founding principal (1985–1999) E. N. Pule – principal (2000–2016) O. G. Dipale – current principal (2017–present)
References
Department of Basic Education North West Department of Education
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