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Kgoke Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phetole, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kgoke Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Phetole, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97%.

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Kgoke Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phetole, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

252
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgoke 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

In 2025, 33 matric candidates from Kgoke Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023453680.0%
2024322887.5%
2025333297.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgoke Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14642.9%
Mathematical Literacy181794.4%
Physical Sciences9888.9%
Life Sciences322887.5%
Agricultural Sciences322990.6%
Geography232087.0%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgoke Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Kgoke Secondary School's 97%).
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgoke Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 252; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Kgoke Secondary School's 97%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgoke Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoke Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgoke Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 252; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Kgoke Secondary School's 97%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Kgoke Secondary School's 252; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Kgoke Secondary School's 97%.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgoke Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Kgoke Secondary School's 252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kgoke Secondary School's 97%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Kgoke Secondary School's 252; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Kgoke Secondary School's 97%).
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Kgoke Secondary School's 252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoke Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Kgoke Secondary School's 252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Kgoke Secondary School's 252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoke Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Kgoke Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kgoke 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
91547162; Phetole Village; Ga Matlala A Thaba;
Postal
P.o. Box 1473; Bakone
Telephone
072 252 3311
EMIS number
922250249

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgoke 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 Kgoke Secondary School directly, on 072 252 3311, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgoke 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 Kgoke Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Kgoke Secondary School's 97% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Kgoke Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kgoke Secondary School?
Kgoke Secondary School reported 252 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Kgoke Secondary School?
No. Kgoke Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgoke Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgoke Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.
Is Kgoke Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgoke Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgoke Secondary School?
You can call 072 252 3311. It is located at 91547162; Phetole Village; Ga Matlala A Thaba;.
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