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Kgolagano S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Viljoenskroon, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (6 circuit)

Kgolagano S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Viljoenskroon. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 71.6%.

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

Located in Viljoenskroon, Kgolagano S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,138
Learners
35
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 141 learners from Kgolagano S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 71.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314613491.8%
202415912478.0%
202514110171.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgolagano S/S Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics652436.9%
Mathematical Literacy948489.4%
Physical Sciences673247.8%
Life Sciences675379.1%
Agricultural Sciences443886.4%
Accounting242395.8%
Business Studies474595.7%
Economics474391.5%
Geography736284.9%
History503672.0%
English First Additional Language164164100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Here is how Kgolagano S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Fezile Dabi district.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolagano S/S Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 1,138; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Kgolagano S/S Secondary School's 71.6%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolagano S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 1,138; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kgolagano S/S Secondary School's 71.6%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Kgolagano S/S Secondary School's 1,138; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolagano S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgolagano S/S Secondary School, at 1,593 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolagano S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgolagano S/S Secondary School, at 1,437 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolagano S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Viljoenskroon

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

  • Dr Sello P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgolagano S/S Secondary School, at 1,254 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolagano S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Adeline Meje P/S Primary School is a similar size to Kgolagano S/S Secondary School, with 1,077 learners against 1,138; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolagano S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mahlabatheng P/S Primary School is a similar size to Kgolagano S/S Secondary School, with 1,067 learners against 1,138; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolagano S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ntsoanatsatsi P/S Primary School is a similar size to Kgolagano S/S Secondary School, with 1,052 learners against 1,138; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolagano S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgabareng S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgolagano S/S Secondary School, at 1,034 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Kgolagano S/S Secondary School's 71.6%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4166 Rammulotsi, , , Viljoenskroon, 9520
Postal
Private Bag X708, , 9520
EMIS number
444306234

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgolagano S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Kgolagano S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Kgolagano S/S 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 Kgolagano S/S Secondary School the best school in Viljoenskroon?
On the numbers that are published, Kgolagano S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.6% is lower than KGABARENG S/S's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Viljoenskroon besides Kgolagano S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Viljoenskroon, including Dr Sello P/S.
How big are the classes at Kgolagano S/S Secondary School?
Kgolagano S/S Secondary School reported 1,138 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Kgolagano S/S Secondary School?
No. Kgolagano S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgolagano S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgolagano S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.6%, in 2025. That's down from 91.8% in 2023.
Is Kgolagano S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgolagano S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgolagano S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 4166 Rammulotsi, , , Viljoenskroon, 9520.
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