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Kgwana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Trichardtsdal, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Trichardtsdal, Kgwana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.6%.

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

Kgwana Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Trichardtsdal. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

940
Learners
28
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgwana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Of the 119 learners from Kgwana Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313011588.5%
2024797898.7%
202511910991.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgwana Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics232295.7%
Mathematical Literacy5656100.0%
Physical Sciences211990.5%
Life Sciences676495.5%
Agricultural Sciences2121100.0%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography2424100.0%
History3131100.0%
English First Additional Language7979100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Kgwana Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Kgwana Secondary School's 940; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Kgwana Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Kgwana Secondary School's 940; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgwana Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 940; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Kgwana Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Kgwana Secondary School's 940; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Kgwana Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Kgwana Secondary School's 940; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Trichardtsdal

Zooming into Trichardtsdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgwana Secondary School.

  • Seagotle Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgwana Secondary School, at 1,245 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Rakgolokwana Secondary School is a similar size to Kgwana Secondary School, with 1,060 learners against 940; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.5% against Kgwana Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • Makgwahleng Secondary School is a similar size to Kgwana Secondary School, with 977 learners against 940; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.2% against Kgwana Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • Mahupje Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgwana Secondary School, at 754 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matshangwane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgwana Secondary School, at 749 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Kgwana Secondary School for 2027

Kgwana Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mabinsa; Ga- Mametsa;
Postal
P.o. Box 64; Trichardtsdal890
Telephone
071 658 9364
EMIS number
926540058

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgwana 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 Kgwana Secondary School directly, on 071 658 9364, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgwana 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 Kgwana Secondary School the best school in Trichardtsdal?
On the numbers that are published, Kgwana Secondary School's 91.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RAKGOLOKWANA at 88.5%.
How many other schools are there in Trichardtsdal besides Kgwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Trichardtsdal, including Seagotle.
How big are the classes at Kgwana Secondary School?
Kgwana Secondary School reported 940 learners and 28 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 Kgwana Secondary School?
No. Kgwana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.6%, in 2025. That's up from 88.5% in 2023.
Is Kgwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgwana Secondary School?
You can call 071 658 9364. It is located at Mabinsa; Ga- Mametsa;.
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