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Derek Kobe Secondary School

Public secondary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Derek Kobe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 70.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Derek Kobe Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polokwane, Derek Kobe Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,737
Learners
51
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Derek Kobe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 308 learners from Derek Kobe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 70.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322819183.8%
202429322376.1%
202530821670.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Derek Kobe Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22513459.6%
Mathematical Literacy352674.3%
Physical Sciences19812261.6%
Life Sciences19516383.6%
Agricultural Sciences1008888.0%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies292689.7%
Economics272592.6%
Geography927884.8%
English First Additional Language294294100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Derek Kobe Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Derek Kobe Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 1,737; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Derek Kobe Secondary School's 70.1%.
  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Derek Kobe Secondary School, with 2,010 learners against 1,737; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Derek Kobe Secondary School's 70.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Derek Kobe Secondary School, at 1,969 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Derek Kobe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Derek Kobe Secondary School, at 1,836 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Derek Kobe Secondary School's 70.1%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Derek Kobe Secondary School, with 1,821 learners against 1,737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Derek Kobe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

And within Polokwane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Derek Kobe Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 1,737; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Derek Kobe Secondary School's 70.1%.
  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Derek Kobe Secondary School, with 2,010 learners against 1,737; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Derek Kobe Secondary School's 70.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Derek Kobe Secondary School, at 1,969 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Derek Kobe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Derek Kobe Secondary School, with 1,821 learners against 1,737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Derek Kobe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is a similar size to Derek Kobe Secondary School, with 1,780 learners against 1,737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Derek Kobe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Derek Kobe Secondary School for 2027

Derek Kobe 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
Unit B Lebowakgomo Opposite Ldc
Postal
P.o. Box 1230; Lebowakgomo
Telephone
015 633 7748
EMIS number
923260109

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Derek Kobe 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 Derek Kobe Secondary School directly, on 015 633 7748, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Derek Kobe Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Derek Kobe Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Derek Kobe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.1% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Derek Kobe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Derek Kobe Secondary School?
Derek Kobe Secondary School reported 1,737 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Derek Kobe Secondary School?
No. Derek Kobe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Derek Kobe Secondary School's matric results like?
Derek Kobe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.1%, in 2025. That's down from 83.8% in 2023.
Is Derek Kobe Secondary School a public or private school?
Derek Kobe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Derek Kobe Secondary School?
You can call 015 633 7748. It is located at Unit B Lebowakgomo Opposite Ldc.
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