On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Phuthaditjhaba, Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
1,236
Learners
44
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 294 matric candidates from Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
230
220
95.7%
2024
259
244
94.2%
2025
294
247
84.0%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
That year, Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
211
122
57.8%
Mathematical Literacy
48
46
95.8%
Physical Sciences
198
135
68.2%
Life Sciences
199
188
94.5%
Agricultural Sciences
199
190
95.5%
Accounting
100
89
89.0%
Business Studies
63
58
92.1%
Economics
63
55
87.3%
Geography
92
92
100.0%
English First Additional Language
262
262
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
No tuition fees
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
