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Nkgoru Secondary School

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

Nkgoru Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mokamole. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Nkgoru Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mokamole, Nkgoru Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

372
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Nkgoru Secondary School entered 52 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023433786.0%
2024474493.6%
2025525096.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nkgoru Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302376.7%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Physical Sciences271763.0%
Life Sciences323196.9%
Agricultural Sciences474697.9%
Business Studies2020100.0%
Economics151280.0%
English First Additional Language4747100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

5 other schools in Mogalakwena district, for comparison against Nkgoru Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgoru Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgoru Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Nkgoru Secondary School's 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgoru Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Nkgoru Secondary School's 372; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Nkgoru Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Nkgoru Secondary School's 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgoru Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgoru Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgoru Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mokamole

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

  • Raweshi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkgoru Secondary School, at 377 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgoru Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Matopa Secondary School is a similar size to Nkgoru Secondary School, with 355 learners against 372; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Nkgoru Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Mangwedi Primary School is a similar size to Nkgoru Secondary School, with 338 learners against 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgoru Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Seshoatlha Secondary School is a similar size to Nkgoru Secondary School, with 333 learners against 372; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.5% against Nkgoru Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Bohlapa Kolobe Primary School is a similar size to Nkgoru Secondary School, with 272 learners against 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgoru Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Nkgoru Secondary School for 2027

Nkgoru 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
Bastersdad Village;Mokamole;
Postal
P.o. Box 1625; Mokamole
Telephone
078 886 2096
EMIS number
921140953

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkgoru 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 Nkgoru Secondary School directly, on 078 886 2096, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkgoru 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 Nkgoru Secondary School the best school in Mokamole?
On the numbers that are published, Nkgoru Secondary School's 96.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MATOPA at 93.3%.
How many other schools are there in Mokamole besides Nkgoru Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mokamole, including Raweshi.
How big are the classes at Nkgoru Secondary School?
Nkgoru Secondary School reported 372 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Nkgoru Secondary School?
No. Nkgoru Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkgoru Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkgoru Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. That's up from 86% in 2023.
Is Nkgoru Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkgoru Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkgoru Secondary School?
You can call 078 886 2096. It is located at Bastersdad Village;Mokamole;.
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