Public secondary school · Gaphago, Lonsdale, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Karabi Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Gaphago, Lonsdale, Karabi Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Of the 72 learners from Karabi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83 | 57 | 68.7% |
| 2024 | 78 | 70 | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 72 | 63 | 87.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Karabi Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 21 | 87.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 54 | 41 | 75.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Life Sciences | 57 | 44 | 77.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 57 | 49 | 86.0% |
| Accounting | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 21 | 19 | 90.5% |
| Geography | 36 | 33 | 91.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 78 | 78 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Karabi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Karabi Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.