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Kgapane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gakgapane, Duiwelskloof, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Gakgapane, Duiwelskloof, Kgapane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 75.6% pass rate.

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

Kgapane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gakgapane, Duiwelskloof. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,675
Learners
50
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgapane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Of the 315 learners from Kgapane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 75.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202333527481.8%
202430027892.7%
202531523875.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgapane Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15713988.5%
Mathematical Literacy14313896.5%
Physical Sciences14111178.7%
Life Sciences28526492.6%
Agricultural Sciences14914295.3%
Accounting161487.5%
Business Studies1616100.0%
Economics161593.8%
Geography21620594.9%
History635993.7%
English First Additional Language301301100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Kgapane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School is a similar size to Kgapane Secondary School, with 1,971 learners against 1,675; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Kgapane Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is a similar size to Kgapane Secondary School, with 1,700 learners against 1,675; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgapane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgapane Secondary School, at 1,645 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Kgapane Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • Dududu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgapane Secondary School, at 1,567 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgapane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Tzaneen sits in roughly the same size range as Kgapane Secondary School, at 1,520 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgapane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Duiwelskloof

Zooming into Duiwelskloof, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgapane Secondary School.

  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is a similar size to Kgapane Secondary School, with 1,700 learners against 1,675; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgapane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pipa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgapane Secondary School, at 1,453 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgapane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modubatse Secondary School is a similar size to Kgapane Secondary School, with 1,311 learners against 1,675; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.2% against Kgapane Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • Tshweni Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 972 learners against Kgapane Secondary School's 1,675; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.6% against Kgapane Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • Shotong Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 852 learners against Kgapane Secondary School's 1,675; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgapane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Kgapane Secondary School for 2027

Kgapane Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 1656; Manneng Burg Extention; Ga Kgapane;
Postal
P/Bag X737; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
071 686 7834
EMIS number
918510101

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgapane 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 Kgapane Secondary School directly, on 071 686 7834, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgapane 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 Kgapane Secondary School the best school in Duiwelskloof?
On the numbers that are published, Kgapane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.6% is lower than TSHWENI's 81.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Duiwelskloof besides Kgapane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Duiwelskloof, including W.m. Kgatla.
How big are the classes at Kgapane Secondary School?
Kgapane Secondary School reported 1,675 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Kgapane Secondary School?
No. Kgapane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgapane Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgapane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.6%, in 2025. That's down from 81.8% in 2023.
Is Kgapane Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgapane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgapane Secondary School?
You can call 071 686 7834. It is located at Stand No 1656; Manneng Burg Extention; Ga Kgapane;.
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