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Kgaba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mokopane, Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Mokopane, Mahwelereng, Kgaba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Kgaba Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Kgaba Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mokopane, Mahwelereng. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

386
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgaba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Kgaba Secondary School entered 23 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201995.0%
20241616100.0%
20252323100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgaba Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics77100.0%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences88100.0%
Accounting161487.5%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics88100.0%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Mogalakwena district

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Kgaba Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaba Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaba Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Kgaba Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaba Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Kgaba Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Kgaba Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ebenezer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaba Secondary School, 1,170 compared with 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.6% against Kgaba Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kgatabela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,164 learners against Kgaba Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sepedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaba Secondary School, 1,138 compared with 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masodi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Kgaba Secondary School's 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Kgaba 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kgaba Secondary School for 2027

Because Kgaba Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand 35; Ga-Madiba Village
Postal
P.o. Box 2560; Mahwelereng
Telephone
079 134 1525
EMIS number
921120430

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgaba 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 Kgaba Secondary School directly, on 079 134 1525, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgaba 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 Kgaba Secondary School the best school in Mahwelereng?
On the numbers that are published, Kgaba Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EBENEZER at 94.6%.
How many other schools are there in Mahwelereng besides Kgaba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.
How big are the classes at Kgaba Secondary School?
Kgaba Secondary School reported 386 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Kgaba Secondary School?
No. Kgaba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgaba Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgaba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 95% in 2023.
Is Kgaba Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgaba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgaba Secondary School?
You can call 079 134 1525. It is located at Stand 35; Ga-Madiba Village.
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