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Kgokwana Secondary School

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

Kgokwana Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.9%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kgokwana Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Polokwane, Kgokwana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

242
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Kgokwana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 33 matric candidates from Kgokwana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023282175.0%
2024282692.9%
2025333090.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgokwana Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6583.3%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences6583.3%
Life Sciences2828100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2828100.0%
Geography2222100.0%
English First Additional Language2828100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Kgokwana Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Kgokwana Secondary School's 242; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Kgokwana Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Kgokwana Secondary School's 242; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Kgokwana Secondary School's 90.9%).
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Kgokwana Secondary School's 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgokwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Kgokwana Secondary School's 242; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Kgokwana Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgokwana Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 242; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Kgokwana Secondary School's 90.9%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgokwana Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 242; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kgokwana Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Kgokwana Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 242; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kgokwana Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgokwana Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgokwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgokwana Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgokwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgokwana Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgokwana 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 Kgokwana Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kgokwana 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
Wegdraai Village; Ga-Raphukula; Bochum;
Postal
Box 722; Bochum
Telephone
073 521 3015
EMIS number
920210319

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgokwana 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 Kgokwana Secondary School directly, on 073 521 3015, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgokwana 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 Kgokwana Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Kgokwana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.9% 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 Kgokwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kgokwana Secondary School?
Kgokwana Secondary School reported 242 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Kgokwana Secondary School?
No. Kgokwana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgokwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgokwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. That's up from 75% in 2023.
Is Kgokwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgokwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgokwana Secondary School?
You can call 073 521 3015. It is located at Wegdraai Village; Ga-Raphukula; Bochum;.
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