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Gobela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamagongoa, Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Gamagongoa, Mahwelereng, Gobela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Gobela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamagongoa, Mahwelereng. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

475
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gobela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

In 2025, 29 matric candidates from Gobela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292896.6%
2024373491.9%
20252929100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gobela Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11872.7%
Mathematical Literacy262596.2%
Physical Sciences11981.8%
Life Sciences372978.4%
Geography373697.3%
History262492.3%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Gobela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Gobela Secondary School's 475; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobela Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 475; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobela Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 475; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Gobela Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobela Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 475; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Gobela Secondary School's 475; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

Zooming into Mahwelereng, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gobela Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Gobela Secondary School's 475; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ebenezer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobela Secondary School, 1,170 compared with 475; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.6% against Gobela Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kgatabela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,164 learners against Gobela Secondary School's 475; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sepedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobela Secondary School, 1,138 compared with 475; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masodi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Gobela Secondary School's 475; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Gobela Secondary School's 100%.
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 Gobela Secondary School for 2027

Gobela 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
6252 Ga-Magongoa; Mokopane
Postal
P.o. Box 1627; Mahwelereng
Telephone
072 996 9338
EMIS number
921121952

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gobela 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 Gobela Secondary School directly, on 072 996 9338, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gobela 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 Gobela Secondary School the best school in Mahwelereng?
On the numbers that are published, Gobela Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EBENEZER at 94.6%.
How many other schools are there in Mahwelereng besides Gobela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.
How big are the classes at Gobela Secondary School?
Gobela Secondary School reported 475 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Gobela Secondary School?
No. Gobela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gobela Secondary School's matric results like?
Gobela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.6% in 2023.
Is Gobela Secondary School a public or private school?
Gobela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gobela Secondary School?
You can call 072 996 9338. It is located at 6252 Ga-Magongoa; Mokopane.
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