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Kgarahara Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Matoks, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Kgarahara Secondary School is a public secondary school in Matoks, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 84% pass rate.

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Located in Matoks, Polokwane, Kgarahara Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

259
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Kgarahara Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kgarahara Secondary School entered 25 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023241250.0%
2024301756.7%
2025252184.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgarahara Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy301860.0%
Life Sciences30826.7%
Geography302583.3%
History302790.0%
English First Additional Language3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Kgarahara Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Kgarahara Secondary School's 259; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Kgarahara Secondary School's 84%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Kgarahara Secondary School's 259; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Kgarahara Secondary School's 84%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Kgarahara Secondary School's 259; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgarahara Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Kgarahara Secondary School's 259; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Kgarahara Secondary School's 84%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgarahara Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 259; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Kgarahara Secondary School's 84%.

Polokwane

And within Polokwane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgarahara Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 259; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kgarahara Secondary School's 84%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Kgarahara Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 259; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kgarahara Secondary School's 84%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgarahara Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 259; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgarahara Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgarahara Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 259; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgarahara Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgarahara Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 259; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgarahara Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kgarahara Secondary School for 2027

Kgarahara 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
Hapolatla; Botlokwa;
Postal
P/Bag X539; Dwarsriver
Telephone
071 569 0629
EMIS number
919340678

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgarahara 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 Kgarahara Secondary School directly, on 071 569 0629, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgarahara Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Kgarahara Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Kgarahara Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Kgarahara Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kgarahara Secondary School?
Kgarahara Secondary School reported 259 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Kgarahara Secondary School?
No. Kgarahara Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgarahara Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgarahara Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84%, in 2025. That's up from 50% in 2023.
Is Kgarahara Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgarahara Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgarahara Secondary School?
You can call 071 569 0629. It is located at Hapolatla; Botlokwa;.
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