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Kgothalang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Westonaria, Westonaria, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Kgothalang Secondary School is a public secondary school in Westonaria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75.6%.

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

Located in Westonaria, Kgothalang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,795
Learners
54
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kgothalang Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Kgothalang Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kgothalang Secondary School entered 193 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.6% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231169783.6%
202418413070.7%
202519314675.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgothalang Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics391230.8%
Mathematical Literacy14710974.1%
Physical Sciences381744.7%
Life Sciences1245947.6%
Accounting141285.7%
Business Studies312167.7%
Economics311238.7%
Geography685479.4%
History907583.3%
English First Additional Language185185100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Kgothalang Secondary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is a similar size to Kgothalang Secondary School, with 2,239 learners against 1,795; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.5% against Kgothalang Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is a similar size to Kgothalang Secondary School, with 2,000 learners against 1,795; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Kgothalang Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • Lesego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgothalang Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothalang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to Kgothalang Secondary School, with 1,986 learners against 1,795; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kgothalang Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgothalang Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothalang Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Kgothalang Secondary School's 75.6%.

Westonaria

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

  • Primary School Glenharvie is a similar size to Kgothalang Secondary School, with 1,785 learners against 1,795; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothalang Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Kgothalang Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • High School Westonaria is a similar size to Kgothalang Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,795; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Kgothalang Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • Izanokhanyo Primary School is a similar size to Kgothalang Secondary School, with 1,464 learners against 1,795; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothalang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Gerrit Maritz sits in roughly the same size range as Kgothalang Secondary School, at 1,431 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothalang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Isiqalo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgothalang Secondary School, at 1,301 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgothalang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Kgothalang Secondary School for 2027

Kgothalang Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
831, Mehlomakhulu, Bekkersdal Loc, Westonaria, Westonaria
Postal
894 Westonaria 1779
Telephone
010 634 1032
EMIS number
700270819

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgothalang 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 Kgothalang Secondary School directly, on 010 634 1032, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgothalang 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 Kgothalang Secondary School the best school in Westonaria?
On the numbers that are published, Kgothalang Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.6% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WESTONARIA's 93.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Westonaria besides Kgothalang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Westonaria, including Laerskool Glenharvie.
How big are the classes at Kgothalang Secondary School?
Kgothalang Secondary School reported 1,795 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Kgothalang Secondary School?
Yes, Kgothalang Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Kgothalang Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgothalang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.6%, in 2025. That's down from 83.6% in 2023.
Is Kgothalang Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgothalang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgothalang Secondary School?
You can call 010 634 1032. It is located at 831, Mehlomakhulu, Bekkersdal Loc, Westonaria, Westonaria.
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