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Kebonang Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Unit14, Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Kebonang Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Unit14, Mafikeng. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.7%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kebonang Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Unit14, Mafikeng, Kebonang Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

891
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kebonang Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Kebonang 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 87 learners from Kebonang Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231167564.7%
20241198773.1%
2025877889.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kebonang Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211466.7%
Mathematical Literacy987879.6%
Physical Sciences201575.0%
Life Sciences755472.0%
Accounting8675.0%
Business Studies695173.9%
Economics744864.9%
Geography1119686.5%
English First Additional Language119119100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ngaka Modiri Molema district with Kebonang Secondary School.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Kebonang Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 891; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Kebonang Secondary School's 89.7%).
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kebonang Secondary School, 1,537 compared with 891; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kebonang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Kebonang Secondary School's 891; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Kebonang Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Kebonang Secondary School's 891; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kebonang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kebonang Secondary School, 1,347 compared with 891; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kebonang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mafikeng

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

  • Batswana Commercial Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,262 learners against Kebonang Secondary School's 891; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.6% against Kebonang Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • J.m. Mosiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,260 learners against Kebonang Secondary School's 891; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kebonang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bakang - Selebo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kebonang Secondary School, at 1,190 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kebonang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lomanyaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kebonang Secondary School, at 1,163 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kebonang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Danville Primary School is a similar size to Kebonang Secondary School, with 1,132 learners against 891; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kebonang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Kebonang Secondary School for 2027

Kebonang Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4995 Cnr Lorito & Mokala Str, , Mmabatho, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 7069, Mmabatho, 2735
Telephone
082 551 7274
EMIS number
600103608

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kebonang 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 Kebonang Secondary School directly, on 082 551 7274, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kebonang 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 Kebonang Secondary School the best school in Mafikeng?
On the numbers that are published, Kebonang Secondary School's 89.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BATSWANA COMMERCIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL at 86.6%.
How many other schools are there in Mafikeng besides Kebonang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mafikeng, including Batswana Commercial Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kebonang Secondary School?
Kebonang Secondary School reported 891 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Kebonang Secondary School?
Yes, Kebonang 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 Kebonang Secondary School's matric results like?
Kebonang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's up from 64.7% in 2023.
Is Kebonang Secondary School a public or private school?
Kebonang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kebonang Secondary School?
You can call 082 551 7274. It is located at 4995 Cnr Lorito & Mokala Str, , Mmabatho, 3747.
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