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Kgokare Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (3 circuit)

Kgokare Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sebokeng, Vereeniging. Its most recent matric class posted a 70.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kgokare Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Kgokare Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,209
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kgokare Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Kgokare Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 223 learners from Kgokare Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 70.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317715989.8%
202414713390.5%
202522315870.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgokare Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342779.4%
Mathematical Literacy12410080.6%
Physical Sciences292379.3%
Life Sciences675785.1%
Accounting11654.5%
Business Studies363288.9%
Economics241979.2%
Geography867890.7%
History474289.4%
English First Additional Language157157100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

5 other schools in Sedibeng West district, for comparison against Kgokare Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgokare Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,209; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgokare Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgokare Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,209; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Kgokare Secondary School's 70.9%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgokare Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,209; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgokare Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Kgokare Secondary School's 1,209; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Kgokare Secondary School's 70.9%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgokare Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Kgokare Secondary School's 70.9%.

Vereeniging

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

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Kgokare Secondary School's 1,209; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgokare Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Kgokare Secondary School, with 1,611 learners against 1,209; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.2% against Kgokare Secondary School's 70.9%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is a similar size to Kgokare Secondary School, with 1,588 learners against 1,209; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgokare Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is a similar size to Kgokare Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,209; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Kgokare Secondary School's 70.9%.
  • General Smuts High School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgokare Secondary School, at 1,405 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (71.4% against Kgokare Secondary School's 70.9%).
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 Kgokare Secondary School for 2027

Kgokare Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
12205, Mopedi Street, Zone 7A, Sebokeng, Vereeniging
Postal
88 Residensia 1980
Telephone
016 593 9118
EMIS number
700320697

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgokare 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 Kgokare Secondary School directly, on 016 593 9118, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgokare 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 Kgokare Secondary School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Kgokare Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.9% is lower than THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Kgokare Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kgokare Secondary School?
Kgokare Secondary School reported 1,209 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Kgokare Secondary School?
Yes, Kgokare Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Kgokare Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgokare Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.9%, in 2025. That's down from 89.8% in 2023.
Is Kgokare Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgokare Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgokare Secondary School?
You can call 016 593 9118. It is located at 12205, Mopedi Street, Zone 7A, Sebokeng, Vereeniging.
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