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Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School

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

Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mapatengvillage, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.1% pass rate.

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In Mapatengvillage, Polokwane, Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

296
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School entered 38 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.1% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023383489.5%
2024433683.7%
2025383592.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12866.7%
Mathematical Literacy312890.3%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences171694.1%
Business Studies262076.9%
Economics311961.3%
Geography433581.4%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Capricorn North district

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 296; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 296; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 92.1%).
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 296; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 296; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 92.1%.

Polokwane

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 296; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 296; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba 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 Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School for 2027

Because Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mashashane Tribal;Mapateng Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 760; Mashshane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
922220354

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba 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 Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba 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 Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.1% 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 Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School?
Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School reported 296 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School?
No. Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.5% since 2023.
Is Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mashashane Tribal;Mapateng Village;.
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