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Kgwaratlou Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kgwaratlou Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 71.3% pass rate.

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Kgwaratlou Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

508
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231087872.2%
2024966971.9%
2025946771.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgwaratlou Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics483062.5%
Mathematical Literacy483777.1%
Physical Sciences391333.3%
Life Sciences755269.3%
Agricultural Sciences494183.7%
Accounting7571.4%
Business Studies211781.0%
Economics211571.4%
Geography262388.5%
English First Additional Language9696100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Kgwaratlou Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 71.3%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 71.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgwaratlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 71.3%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgwaratlou Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgwaratlou Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 71.3%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 71.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgwaratlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgwaratlou Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Kgwaratlou Secondary School's 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgwaratlou 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 Kgwaratlou Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mashite; Gamphahlele;
Postal
P/Bag X3044; Mphahlele
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923260345

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgwaratlou 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 Kgwaratlou Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgwaratlou 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 Kgwaratlou Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Kgwaratlou Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.3% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Kgwaratlou Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kgwaratlou Secondary School?
Kgwaratlou Secondary School reported 508 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Kgwaratlou Secondary School?
No. Kgwaratlou Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kgwaratlou Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgwaratlou Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 72.2% since 2023.
Is Kgwaratlou Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgwaratlou Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgwaratlou Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mashite; Gamphahlele;.
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