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Kgakala Secondary School

Public secondary school · Groothoek, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

In Groothoek, Kgakala Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94%.

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

Kgakala Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Groothoek. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

456
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgakala 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, 50 matric candidates from Kgakala Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023474391.5%
2024504590.0%
2025504794.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgakala Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10990.0%
Mathematical Literacy403895.0%
Physical Sciences13861.5%
Life Sciences272074.1%
Agricultural Sciences272592.6%
Accounting23939.1%
Business Studies2323100.0%
Economics232191.3%
Geography141285.7%
English First Additional Language5050100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Kgakala Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Kgakala Secondary School's 456; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kgakala Secondary School's 94%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Kgakala Secondary School's 456; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Kgakala Secondary School's 94%).
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Kgakala Secondary School's 456; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Kgakala Secondary School's 456; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Kgakala Secondary School's 94%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Kgakala Secondary School's 456; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Groothoek

Zooming into Groothoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgakala Secondary School.

  • Sethwethwa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgakala Secondary School, 805 compared with 456; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99% against Kgakala Secondary School's 94%.
  • Matladi Project Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 799 learners against Kgakala Secondary School's 456; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.7% against Kgakala Secondary School's 94%.
  • Motsofala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgakala Secondary School, at 551 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sello Primary School is a similar size to Kgakala Secondary School, with 502 learners against 456; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sekgophokgophong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgakala Secondary School, at 472 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakala 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 Kgakala Secondary School for 2027

Because Kgakala 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
Ntamaties Village; Site 2/93; Nduna Aphane Mf;
Postal
P.o. Box 833; Groothoek
Telephone
074 227 0429
EMIS number
921230092

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgakala 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 Kgakala Secondary School directly, on 074 227 0429, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgakala 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 Kgakala Secondary School the best school in Groothoek?
On the numbers that are published, Kgakala Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94% is lower than SETHWETHWA's 99%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groothoek besides Kgakala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Groothoek, including Sethwethwa.
How big are the classes at Kgakala Secondary School?
Kgakala Secondary School reported 456 learners and 15 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 Kgakala Secondary School?
No. Kgakala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgakala Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgakala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.5% since 2023.
Is Kgakala Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgakala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgakala Secondary School?
You can call 074 227 0429. It is located at Ntamaties Village; Site 2/93; Nduna Aphane Mf;.
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