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Karabi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gaphago, Lonsdale, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Karabi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gaphago, Lonsdale. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.5%.

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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.

432
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Karabi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023835768.7%
2024787089.7%
2025726387.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Karabi Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242187.5%
Mathematical Literacy544175.9%
Physical Sciences201995.0%
Life Sciences574477.2%
Agricultural Sciences574986.0%
Accounting66100.0%
Economics211990.5%
Geography363391.7%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Karabi Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Karabi Secondary School's 432; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Karabi Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Karabi Secondary School's 432; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Karabi Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Karabi Secondary School's 432; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karabi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Karabi Secondary School's 432; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.9% against Karabi Secondary School's 87.5%).
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Karabi Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 432; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Karabi Secondary School's 87.5%.

Lonsdale

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

  • Kabela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Karabi Secondary School, 974 compared with 432; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Karabi Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Rametloana Primary School is a similar size to Karabi Secondary School, with 430 learners against 432; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karabi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leweng Primary School is a similar size to Karabi Secondary School, with 382 learners against 432; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karabi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Letlhotlhong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Karabi Secondary School, at 317 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karabi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rapitsi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Karabi Secondary School, at 308 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karabi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Karabi Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Phago Village; Moletjie; Seshego;
Postal
P.o. Box 60; Lonsdale
Telephone
078 939 8499
EMIS number
922250225

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Karabi 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 Karabi Secondary School directly, on 078 939 8499, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Karabi 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 Karabi Secondary School the best school in Lonsdale?
On the numbers that are published, Karabi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than KABELA's 96.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lonsdale besides Karabi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Lonsdale, including Kabela.
How big are the classes at Karabi Secondary School?
Karabi Secondary School reported 432 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Karabi Secondary School?
No. Karabi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Karabi Secondary School's matric results like?
Karabi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's up from 68.7% in 2023.
Is Karabi Secondary School a public or private school?
Karabi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Karabi Secondary School?
You can call 078 939 8499. It is located at Phago Village; Moletjie; Seshego;.
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