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Kgahlanong Secondary School

Public secondary school · Steelpoort, Steelpoort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kgahlanong Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Steelpoort. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.2% pass rate.

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

Kgahlanong Secondary School is a public secondary school in Steelpoort. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,520
Learners
46
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgahlanong Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

In 2025, 190 matric candidates from Kgahlanong Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316412576.2%
2024999798.0%
202519017793.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgahlanong Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453986.7%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences333193.9%
Life Sciences352880.0%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies2222100.0%
Economics2222100.0%
Geography2828100.0%
English First Additional Language9999100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Kgahlanong Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Kgahlanong Secondary School's 1,520; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgahlanong Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Kgahlanong Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • St Thomas College sits in roughly the same size range as Kgahlanong Secondary School, at 2,042 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kgahlanong Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgahlanong Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgahlanong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgahlanong Secondary School, at 1,571 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgahlanong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgahlanong Secondary School, at 1,570 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Kgahlanong Secondary School's 93.2%.

Steelpoort

Zooming into Steelpoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgahlanong Secondary School.

  • Shopiane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgahlanong Secondary School, at 1,571 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgahlanong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makopole Ii Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgahlanong Secondary School, at 1,400 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.6% against Kgahlanong Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Gobetse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgahlanong Secondary School, at 1,299 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Kgahlanong Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Steelpoort Academy sits in roughly the same size range as Kgahlanong Secondary School, at 1,247 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgahlanong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Maelebe Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,049 learners against Kgahlanong Secondary School's 1,520; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgahlanong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Kgahlanong Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kgahlanong 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
Eerstegeluk
Telephone
013 237 0253
EMIS number
996606300

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgahlanong 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 Kgahlanong Secondary School directly, on 013 237 0253, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgahlanong 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 Kgahlanong Secondary School the best school in Steelpoort?
On the numbers that are published, Kgahlanong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.2% is lower than GOBETSE's 96.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Steelpoort besides Kgahlanong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Steelpoort, including Shopiane.
How big are the classes at Kgahlanong Secondary School?
Kgahlanong Secondary School reported 1,520 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Kgahlanong Secondary School?
No. Kgahlanong Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgahlanong Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgahlanong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. That's up from 76.2% in 2023.
Is Kgahlanong Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgahlanong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgahlanong Secondary School?
You can call 013 237 0253. It is located at Eerstegeluk.
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