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Kele Secondary School

Private secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kele Secondary School, a private secondary school serving Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Kele Secondary School is a private secondary school in Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

350
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Kele Secondary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 28 learners from Kele Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393897.4%
20242929100.0%
20252828100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kele Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10550.0%
Mathematical Literacy191894.7%
Physical Sciences10660.0%
Life Sciences1010100.0%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics1919100.0%
Geography1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Kele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kele Secondary School, 2,257 compared with 350; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Kele Secondary School, 2,146 compared with 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Kele Secondary School's 100%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Kele Secondary School's 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kele Secondary School's 100%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kele Secondary School, 2,005 compared with 350; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Kele Secondary School's 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Kele Secondary School's 100%.

Rustenburg

Zooming into Rustenburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kele Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kele Secondary School, 2,257 compared with 350; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kele Secondary School, 2,005 compared with 350; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Kele Secondary School's 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Kele Secondary School's 100%.
  • Fields College teaches considerably more learners than Kele Secondary School, 1,740 compared with 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Kele Secondary School's 100%).
  • Iketleetso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Kele Secondary School's 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Kele Secondary School's 100%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
17 Napoleon Street, Rustenburg North, Rustenburg, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 75, Tlhabane, 0309
Telephone
014 538 1245
EMIS number
600100653

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kele 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 Kele Secondary School directly, on 014 538 1245, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kele 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 Kele Secondary School the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Kele Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of Fields College at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides Kele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kele Secondary School?
Kele Secondary School reported 350 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Kele Secondary School?
Yes. As a private school, Kele Secondary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Kele Secondary School's matric results like?
Kele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.4% since 2023.
Is Kele Secondary School a public or private school?
Kele Secondary School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Kele Secondary School?
You can call 014 538 1245. It is located at 17 Napoleon Street, Rustenburg North, Rustenburg, 3747.
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