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Kabelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kabelo Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73.1%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kabelo Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kabelo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

877
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kabelo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Kabelo Secondary School entered 134 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.1% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023605286.7%
2024736284.9%
20251349873.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kabelo Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16850.0%
Mathematical Literacy574884.2%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences392871.8%
Agricultural Sciences252184.0%
Accounting8787.5%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics121083.3%
Geography362877.8%
History221568.2%
English First Additional Language7373100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kabelo Secondary School's 73.1%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kabelo Secondary School's 73.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kabelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Kabelo Secondary School's 73.1%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kabelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kabelo Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kabelo Secondary School's 73.1%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kabelo Secondary School's 73.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kabelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kabelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Kabelo Secondary School's 877; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kabelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Kabelo Secondary School for 2027

Kabelo 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
9159 Benharris Str
Postal
Po Box 6097
Telephone
061 432 2093
EMIS number
992205506

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kabelo 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 Kabelo Secondary School directly, on 061 432 2093, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kabelo 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 Kabelo Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Kabelo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.1% 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 Kabelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kabelo Secondary School?
Kabelo Secondary School reported 877 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Kabelo Secondary School?
No. Kabelo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kabelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Kabelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.1%, in 2025. That's down from 86.7% in 2023.
Is Kabelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Kabelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kabelo Secondary School?
You can call 061 432 2093. It is located at 9159 Benharris Str.
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