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Kgaga Tlou Secondary School

Public secondary school · Malebitsa, Nylstroom, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Kgaga Tlou Secondary School is a public secondary school in Malebitsa, Nylstroom. Its most recent matric class posted a 91% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kgaga Tlou Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Malebitsa, Nylstroom, Kgaga Tlou Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

598
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kgaga Tlou Secondary School entered 89 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023746891.9%
2024757397.3%
2025898191.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgaga Tlou Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171482.4%
Mathematical Literacy585696.6%
Physical Sciences1515100.0%
Life Sciences4747100.0%
Agricultural Sciences4747100.0%
Accounting282278.6%
Business Studies2828100.0%
Economics282692.9%
Geography3232100.0%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Kgaga Tlou Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 598; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 91%).
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 598; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Nylstroom

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

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 598; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.7% against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 91%).
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 598; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 91%.
  • Hector Peterson Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School, 1,519 compared with 598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lekkerbreek Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School, 1,327 compared with 598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dagbreek Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School, 1,315 compared with 598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgaga Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Kgaga Tlou Secondary School for 2027

Because Kgaga Tlou 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
Malebitsa
Postal
P.o. Box 6143
Telephone
99
EMIS number
996606821

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgaga Tlou 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 Kgaga Tlou Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgaga Tlou 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 Kgaga Tlou Secondary School the best school in Nylstroom?
On the numbers that are published, Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's 91% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHAGAMENG at 90.7%.
How many other schools are there in Nylstroom besides Kgaga Tlou Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nylstroom, including Phagameng.
How big are the classes at Kgaga Tlou Secondary School?
Kgaga Tlou Secondary School reported 598 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Kgaga Tlou Secondary School?
No. Kgaga Tlou Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgaga Tlou Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.9% since 2023.
Is Kgaga Tlou Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgaga Tlou Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgaga Tlou Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Malebitsa.
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