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Abel Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kgapane, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Kgapane, Abel Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.5%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Abel Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Abel Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kgapane. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

338
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Abel Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Abel Secondary School entered 65 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.5% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023352982.9%
2024453884.4%
2025655178.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Abel Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251352.0%
Mathematical Literacy201890.0%
Physical Sciences201680.0%
Life Sciences252080.0%
Business Studies252496.0%
Economics201365.0%
Geography454395.6%
English First Additional Language4545100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Abel Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Abel Secondary School's 338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Abel Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 338; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Abel Secondary School's 78.5%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Abel Secondary School's 338; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Abel Secondary School's 78.5%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Abel Secondary School's 338; is a public combined school, a different phase than Abel Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Abel Secondary School's 78.5%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Abel Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 338; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Abel Secondary School's 78.5%.

Kgapane

Zooming into Kgapane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Abel Secondary School.

  • Senakwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Abel Secondary School, 1,039 compared with 338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matshwi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 893 learners against Abel Secondary School's 338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tlhabeleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Abel Secondary School, 571 compared with 338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgolakaleleme Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Abel Secondary School, at 470 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Abel Secondary School's 78.5%.
  • Femane Primary School is a similar size to Abel Secondary School, with 468 learners against 338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abel Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Abel Secondary School for 2027

Abel Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Shamiriri Block
Postal
P.o. Box 4159; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
918510019

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Abel Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Abel Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Abel Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Abel Secondary School the best school in Kgapane?
On the numbers that are published, Abel Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.5% is lower than KGOLAKALELEME's 85.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kgapane besides Abel Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kgapane, including Senakwe.
How big are the classes at Abel Secondary School?
Abel Secondary School reported 338 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Abel Secondary School?
No. Abel Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Abel Secondary School's matric results like?
Abel Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.5%, in 2025. That's down from 82.9% in 2023.
Is Abel Secondary School a public or private school?
Abel Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Abel Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Shamiriri Block.
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