Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Lonsdale, Lonsdale, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kabela Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Lonsdale, Kabela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
Kabela Secondary School entered 150 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 99 | 88.4% |
| 2024 | 149 | 136 | 91.3% |
| 2025 | 150 | 145 | 96.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Kabela Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 29 | 60.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 34 | 29 | 85.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 33 | 23 | 69.7% |
| Life Sciences | 82 | 69 | 84.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 49 | 45 | 91.8% |
| Geography | 82 | 80 | 97.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 149 | 149 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Kabela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Kabela Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.