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Kgalatlou Secondary School

Public secondary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Sekhukhune, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kgalatlou Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Sekhukhune. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.2%.

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

Kgalatlou Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sekhukhune. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

623
Learners
18
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgalatlou 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

Kgalatlou Secondary School entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.2% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023644875.0%
2024756384.0%
2025736893.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgalatlou Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics373081.1%
Mathematical Literacy383284.2%
Physical Sciences372054.1%
Life Sciences272385.2%
Geography655280.0%
History383181.6%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Kgalatlou Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 623; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgalatlou Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Kgalatlou Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 623; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgalatlou Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgalatlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgalatlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 623; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 93.2%.

Sekhukhune

Zooming into Sekhukhune, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgalatlou Secondary School.

  • Dihlabaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,276 learners against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgalatlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tshehlwaneng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgalatlou Secondary School, 1,157 compared with 623; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Makgane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,066 learners against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgalatlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tibamoshito Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgalatlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ramphelane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 897 learners against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 623; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.7% against Kgalatlou Secondary School's 93.2%.
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 Kgalatlou Secondary School for 2027

Because Kgalatlou 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
Schoonoord; Ga Mashegoana;
Postal
P.o. Box 1224; Sekhukhune1124
Telephone
013 260 1015
EMIS number
925660150

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgalatlou 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 Kgalatlou Secondary School directly, on 013 260 1015, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgalatlou 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 Kgalatlou Secondary School the best school in Sekhukhune?
On the numbers that are published, Kgalatlou Secondary School's 93.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RAMPHELANE at 89.7%.
How many other schools are there in Sekhukhune besides Kgalatlou Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sekhukhune, including Dihlabaneng.
How big are the classes at Kgalatlou Secondary School?
Kgalatlou Secondary School reported 623 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Kgalatlou Secondary School?
No. Kgalatlou Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgalatlou Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgalatlou Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. That's up from 75% in 2023.
Is Kgalatlou Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgalatlou Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgalatlou Secondary School?
You can call 013 260 1015. It is located at Schoonoord; Ga Mashegoana;.
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