Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Setlhwatlhwe, Setlagole, Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

498

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School entered 77 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 72.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	61	47	77.0%
2024	46	35	76.1%
2025	77	56	72.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	10	8	80.0%
Mathematical Literacy	36	30	83.3%
Physical Sciences	11	7	63.6%
Life Sciences	47	35	74.5%
Agricultural Sciences	47	32	68.1%
Geography	13	12	92.3%
History	23	19	82.6%
English First Additional Language	47	47	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 498; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's 72.7%.
Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School, 1,537 compared with 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's 498; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's 72.7%.
George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School, 1,347 compared with 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Setlagole

Ikopanyeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's 498; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.6% against Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's 72.7%).
Malebogo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,324 learners against Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School, 1,009 compared with 498; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.8% against Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's 72.7%.
Setlagole Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School, 928 compared with 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Senwamatsana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School, 882 compared with 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School for 2027

Kgosi Shope Get Band 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: Stand No 1849, Next To Upper Setlagole P.s, Setlhwatlhwe Village, Setlagole, Mafikeng, 2747
Postal: P.o.box 778, Setlagole, 2773
Telephone: 083 594 4237
EMIS number: 600100694

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Kgosi Shope Get Band 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 Shope Get Band Secondary School directly, on 083 594 4237, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Kgosi Shope Get Band 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 Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School the best school in Setlagole?

On the numbers that are published, Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.7% is lower than IKOPANYENG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 73.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Setlagole besides Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Setlagole, including Ikopanyeng Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School?

Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School reported 498 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Shope Get Band Secondary School?

No. Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's matric results like?

Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.7%, in 2025. That's down from 77% in 2023.

Is Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Kgosi Shope Get Band Secondary School?

You can call 083 594 4237. It is located at Stand No 1849, Next To Upper Setlagole P.s, Setlhwatlhwe Village, Setlagole, Mafikeng, 2747.