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Nkakabidi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mokopane, Potgietersrus, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Nkakabidi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mokopane, Potgietersrus. 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 Nkakabidi Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mokopane, Potgietersrus, Nkakabidi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

867
Learners
27
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nkakabidi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 132 learners from Nkakabidi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231037370.9%
2024958993.7%
202513211083.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Nkakabidi Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkakabidi Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkakabidi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Nkakabidi Secondary School's 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkakabidi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Nkakabidi Secondary School's 867; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Nkakabidi Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Nkakabidi Secondary School's 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkakabidi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkakabidi Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkakabidi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Potgietersrus

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

  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Nkakabidi Secondary School's 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkakabidi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Nkakabidi Secondary School's 867; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Nkakabidi Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Nkakabidi Secondary School's 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkakabidi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Potgietersrus teaches considerably more learners than Nkakabidi Secondary School, 1,224 compared with 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkakabidi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Potgietersrus Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkakabidi Secondary School, at 1,199 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkakabidi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Nkakabidi Secondary School for 2027

Nkakabidi 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
Sekgakgapeng Village; Stand No.1723;
Postal
P.o. Box 1281; Potgietersrus
Telephone
015 483 2330
EMIS number
921121204

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkakabidi 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 Nkakabidi Secondary School directly, on 015 483 2330, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkakabidi 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 Nkakabidi Secondary School the best school in Potgietersrus?
On the numbers that are published, Nkakabidi Secondary School's 83.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGATI YA MOSHATE at 80.6%.
How many other schools are there in Potgietersrus besides Nkakabidi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potgietersrus, including Sokgedlwa.
How big are the classes at Nkakabidi Secondary School?
Nkakabidi Secondary School reported 867 learners and 27 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 Nkakabidi Secondary School?
No. Nkakabidi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkakabidi Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkakabidi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 70.9% in 2023.
Is Nkakabidi Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkakabidi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkakabidi Secondary School?
You can call 015 483 2330. It is located at Sekgakgapeng Village; Stand No.1723;.
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