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Nkgomeleng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nkgomeleng Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Burgersfort. Its last matric group achieved a 89.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Nkgomeleng Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Nkgomeleng Secondary School is a public secondary school in Burgersfort. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

177
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkgomeleng 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 19 learners from Nkgomeleng Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023161168.8%
2024211676.2%
2025191789.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Nkgomeleng Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 177; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkgomeleng Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 89.5%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Nkgomeleng Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 177; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 89.5%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgomeleng Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgomeleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgomeleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 89.5%.

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkgomeleng Secondary School.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Nkgomeleng Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 177; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 89.5%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgomeleng Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgomeleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 89.5%.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgomeleng Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 89.5%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgomeleng Secondary School, 1,483 compared with 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Nkgomeleng Secondary School's 89.5%.
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 Nkgomeleng Secondary School for 2027

Because Nkgomeleng 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
Mafolo Tribal Authority; Gapodile;
Postal
P/Bag X9111; Driekop1129
Telephone
072 257 4513
EMIS number
925631206

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkgomeleng 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 Nkgomeleng Secondary School directly, on 072 257 4513, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkgomeleng 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 Nkgomeleng Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Nkgomeleng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.5% is lower than ST THOMAS COLLEGE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Nkgomeleng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Nkgomeleng Secondary School?
Nkgomeleng Secondary School reported 177 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Nkgomeleng Secondary School?
No. Nkgomeleng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkgomeleng Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkgomeleng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.5%, in 2025. That's up from 68.8% in 2023.
Is Nkgomeleng Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkgomeleng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkgomeleng Secondary School?
You can call 072 257 4513. It is located at Mafolo Tribal Authority; Gapodile;.
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