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Khwinana Secondary School

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

Khwinana Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Gammasehlongcradock, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 83.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Khwinana Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Gammasehlongcradock, Polokwane, Khwinana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

82
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Khwinana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 18 matric candidates from Khwinana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315960.0%
2024201680.0%
2025181583.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Khwinana Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Khwinana Secondary School's 82; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Khwinana Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Khwinana Secondary School's 82; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Khwinana Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Khwinana Secondary School's 82; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khwinana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Khwinana Secondary School's 82; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Khwinana Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwinana Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 82; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Khwinana Secondary School's 83.3%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwinana Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 82; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Khwinana Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Khwinana Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 82; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Khwinana Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwinana Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 82; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khwinana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwinana Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 82; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khwinana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwinana Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 82; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khwinana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Khwinana Secondary School for 2027

Khwinana 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
Site 374; Cradock Village; Moletjie;
Postal
P O Box 1685;Matjeka
Telephone
072 619 2572
EMIS number
922250287

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khwinana 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 Khwinana Secondary School directly, on 072 619 2572, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khwinana 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 Khwinana Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Khwinana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% 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 Khwinana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Khwinana Secondary School?
Khwinana Secondary School reported 82 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Khwinana Secondary School?
No. Khwinana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Khwinana Secondary School's matric results like?
Khwinana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 60% in 2023.
Is Khwinana Secondary School a public or private school?
Khwinana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khwinana Secondary School?
You can call 072 619 2572. It is located at Site 374; Cradock Village; Moletjie;.
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