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Gobolibi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Skilpadfontein, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Gobolibi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Skilpadfontein. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.4%.

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

Located in Skilpadfontein, Gobolibi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

456
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gobolibi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Gobolibi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 64 learners from Gobolibi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023494898.0%
2024464597.8%
2025646398.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Gobolibi Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Gobolibi Secondary School's 456; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobolibi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobolibi Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 456; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Gobolibi Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Gobolibi Secondary School's 456; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gobolibi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Gobolibi Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Gobolibi Secondary School's 456; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gobolibi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Gobolibi Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobolibi Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 456; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobolibi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Skilpadfontein

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

  • Seruane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 837 learners against Gobolibi Secondary School's 456; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Gobolibi Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Kabete Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gobolibi Secondary School, at 538 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobolibi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Moepi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gobolibi Secondary School, at 536 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against Gobolibi Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Ditlhokwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gobolibi Secondary School, at 469 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobolibi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Khutsong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gobolibi Secondary School, at 452 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobolibi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 88, Skilpadfontein, Troya Village, 431
Postal
Po Box 65 Skilpadfontein Skilpadfonteins 0431
Telephone
079 417 7023
EMIS number
800004648

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gobolibi 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 Gobolibi Secondary School directly, on 079 417 7023, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gobolibi 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 Gobolibi Secondary School the best school in Skilpadfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Gobolibi Secondary School's 98.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SERUANE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92%.
How many other schools are there in Skilpadfontein besides Gobolibi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Skilpadfontein, including Seruane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gobolibi Secondary School?
Gobolibi Secondary School reported 456 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Gobolibi Secondary School?
Yes, Gobolibi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Gobolibi Secondary School's matric results like?
Gobolibi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98% since 2023.
Is Gobolibi Secondary School a public or private school?
Gobolibi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gobolibi Secondary School?
You can call 079 417 7023. It is located at Stand No 88, Skilpadfontein, Troya Village, 431.
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