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Kgakgathu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bakenberg, Treves, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Bakenberg, Treves, Kgakgathu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 80% pass rate.

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

Kgakgathu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bakenberg, Treves. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

284
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgakgathu 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

Kgakgathu Secondary School entered 20 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393384.6%
2024221777.3%
2025201680.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgakgathu Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5480.0%
Mathematical Literacy171376.5%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences5360.0%
Agricultural Sciences5480.0%
Geography171376.5%
History17847.1%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Kgakgathu Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Kgakgathu Secondary School's 284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakgathu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgakgathu Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakgathu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgakgathu Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.6% against Kgakgathu Secondary School's 80%).
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgakgathu Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakgathu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Kgakgathu Secondary School's 284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakgathu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Treves

Zooming into Treves, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgakgathu Secondary School.

  • Nthuba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 501 learners against Kgakgathu Secondary School's 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Kgakgathu Secondary School's 80%.
  • Makobe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgakgathu Secondary School, at 340 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakgathu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nakedi-Kobe Primary School is a similar size to Kgakgathu Secondary School, with 248 learners against 284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakgathu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Moroba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgakgathu Secondary School, at 246 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgakgathu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Pt Matlala Secondary School is a similar size to Kgakgathu Secondary School, with 212 learners against 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Kgakgathu Secondary School's 80%.
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 Kgakgathu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kgakgathu 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
Kgakgathu School; Scirappis; Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 201; Treves
Telephone
015 223 0822
EMIS number
921142126

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgakgathu 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 Kgakgathu Secondary School directly, on 015 223 0822, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgakgathu 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 Kgakgathu Secondary School the best school in Treves?
On the numbers that are published, Kgakgathu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80% is lower than NTHUBA's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Treves besides Kgakgathu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Treves, including Nthuba.
How big are the classes at Kgakgathu Secondary School?
Kgakgathu Secondary School reported 284 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Kgakgathu Secondary School?
No. Kgakgathu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgakgathu Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgakgathu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80%, in 2025. That's down from 84.6% in 2023.
Is Kgakgathu Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgakgathu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgakgathu Secondary School?
You can call 015 223 0822. It is located at Kgakgathu School; Scirappis; Village;.
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