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Kgothala Secondary School

Public secondary school · Elandsdoring, Dennilton, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Elandsdoring, Dennilton, Kgothala Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Kgothala Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Kgothala Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Elandsdoring, Dennilton. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

838
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgothala 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 115 matric candidates from Kgothala Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20238787100.0%
202412712699.2%
2025115115100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgothala Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics333193.9%
Mathematical Literacy949196.8%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
Life Sciences666395.5%
Agricultural Sciences5252100.0%
Accounting141071.4%
Business Studies6161100.0%
Economics615488.5%
Geography6666100.0%
English First Additional Language127127100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Kgothala Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothala Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 838; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kgothala Secondary School's 100%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothala Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothala Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 838; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgothala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothala Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothala Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Dennilton

Zooming into Dennilton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgothala Secondary School.

  • Thlako Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,314 learners against Kgothala Secondary School's 838; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Kgothala Secondary School's 100%.
  • Hosia Aphane Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,191 learners against Kgothala Secondary School's 838; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgothala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sereme Combined School is a similar size to Kgothala Secondary School, with 1,102 learners against 838; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgothala Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 38% against Kgothala Secondary School's 100%.
  • Montsosabosego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgothala Secondary School, at 1,059 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebakanaga Secondary School is a similar size to Kgothala Secondary School, with 1,019 learners against 838; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.6% against Kgothala Secondary School's 100%.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to Kgothala Secondary School for 2027

Because Kgothala 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
Stand 919 Elandsdoorn Township
Postal
P.o. Box 98
Telephone
083 808 2680
EMIS number
996606715

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgothala 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 Kgothala Secondary School directly, on 083 808 2680, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgothala 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 Kgothala Secondary School the best school in Dennilton?
On the numbers that are published, Kgothala Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SEBAKANAGA at 94.6%.
How many other schools are there in Dennilton besides Kgothala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dennilton, including Thlako.
How big are the classes at Kgothala Secondary School?
Kgothala Secondary School reported 838 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Kgothala Secondary School?
No. Kgothala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgothala Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgothala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Kgothala Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgothala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgothala Secondary School?
You can call 083 808 2680. It is located at Stand 919 Elandsdoorn Township.
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