Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kgwaratlou Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Kgwaratlou Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Kgwaratlou Secondary School entered 94 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 71.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 78 | 72.2% |
| 2024 | 96 | 69 | 71.9% |
| 2025 | 94 | 67 | 71.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Kgwaratlou Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 30 | 62.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 48 | 37 | 77.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 39 | 13 | 33.3% |
| Life Sciences | 75 | 52 | 69.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 49 | 41 | 83.7% |
| Accounting | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| Business Studies | 21 | 17 | 81.0% |
| Economics | 21 | 15 | 71.4% |
| Geography | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 96 | 96 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Kgwaratlou 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.
Because Kgwaratlou 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.