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Kgolouthwana Secondary School

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

Kgolouthwana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 85% pass rate.

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

Located in Polokwane, Kgolouthwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,042
Learners
31
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Kgolouthwana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kgolouthwana Secondary School entered 113 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023695985.5%
20241139987.6%
20251139685.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgolouthwana Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312271.0%
Mathematical Literacy827186.6%
Physical Sciences313096.8%
Life Sciences866272.1%
Agricultural Sciences3131100.0%
Accounting272696.3%
Business Studies2727100.0%
Economics272696.3%
Geography554072.7%
History554581.8%
English First Additional Language113113100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Kgolouthwana Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Kgolouthwana Secondary School's 1,042; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Kgolouthwana Secondary School's 85%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Kgolouthwana Secondary School's 1,042; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Kgolouthwana Secondary School's 85%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Kgolouthwana Secondary School's 1,042; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolouthwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is a similar size to Kgolouthwana Secondary School, with 1,342 learners against 1,042; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Kgolouthwana Secondary School's 85%.
  • Nare Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgolouthwana Secondary School, at 1,254 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Kgolouthwana Secondary School's 85%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolouthwana Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 1,042; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kgolouthwana Secondary School's 85%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Kgolouthwana Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 1,042; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kgolouthwana Secondary School's 85%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolouthwana Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 1,042; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolouthwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolouthwana Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 1,042; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolouthwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolouthwana Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 1,042; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolouthwana 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 Kgolouthwana Secondary School for 2027

Because Kgolouthwana 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
Bochum Farm; Dilaeneng; Mafifi;
Postal
P.o. Box 779; Bochum
Telephone
015 023 0137
EMIS number
920210326

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgolouthwana 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 Kgolouthwana Secondary School directly, on 015 023 0137, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgolouthwana 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 Kgolouthwana Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Kgolouthwana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85% 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 Kgolouthwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kgolouthwana Secondary School?
Kgolouthwana Secondary School reported 1,042 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Kgolouthwana Secondary School?
No. Kgolouthwana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgolouthwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgolouthwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.5% since 2023.
Is Kgolouthwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgolouthwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgolouthwana Secondary School?
You can call 015 023 0137. It is located at Bochum Farm; Dilaeneng; Mafifi;.
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