Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Montshioa, Mmabatho. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

871

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School entered 86 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 70.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	138	95	68.8%
2024	149	102	68.5%
2025	86	61	70.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	26	12	46.2%
Mathematical Literacy	123	101	82.1%
Physical Sciences	10	8	80.0%
Life Sciences	149	93	62.4%
Agricultural Sciences	139	86	61.9%
Geography	149	130	87.2%
English First Additional Language	149	149	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's 871; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's 70.9%.
Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's 871; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
More High School teaches considerably more learners than Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School, 1,479 compared with 871; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's 70.9%.
George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School, 1,377 compared with 871; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's 871; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mmabatho

Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's 871; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
The Connie Minchin Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School, 1,258 compared with 871; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Boitseanape Technical Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School, at 1,152 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Sebopiwa Molema Middle School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School, at 1,053 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's 70.9%.
Thuto Botshelo Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School, at 1,051 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School for 2027

Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Corner Ramatong & Thelesho Tawana Montshioa Mmabatho 2735
Postal: Private Bag X2082 Montshioa Mmabatho
Telephone: 018 384 0194
EMIS number: 600105418

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Kgosi Kebalepile 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 Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School directly, on 018 384 0194, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School the best school in Mmabatho?

On the numbers that are published, Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.9% is lower than SEBOPIWA MOLEMA MIDDLE SCHOOL's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Mmabatho besides Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mmabatho, including Sol Plaatje Primary.

How big are the classes at Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School?

Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School reported 871 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School?

No. Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's matric results like?

Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 68.8% since 2023.

Is Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School a public or private school?

Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School?

You can call 018 384 0194. It is located at Corner Ramatong & Thelesho Tawana Montshioa Mmabatho 2735.