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Nkobong Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Kraalhoek, Swartklip, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nkobong Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kraalhoek, Swartklip. Its last matric group achieved a 65.4% pass rate.

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Nkobong Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kraalhoek, Swartklip. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

298
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkobong Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Nkobong Secondary School entered 26 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 65.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023543564.8%
2024351954.3%
2025261765.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nkobong Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7457.1%
Mathematical Literacy282175.0%
Physical Sciences7228.6%
Life Sciences351851.4%
Geography352571.4%
History282278.6%
English First Additional Language3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bojanala district with Nkobong Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkobong Secondary School, 2,257 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkobong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Nkobong Secondary School, 2,146 compared with 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Nkobong Secondary School's 65.4%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Nkobong Secondary School's 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Nkobong Secondary School's 65.4%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkobong Secondary School, 2,005 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkobong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Nkobong Secondary School's 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Nkobong Secondary School's 65.4%.

Swartklip

Zooming into Swartklip, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkobong Secondary School.

  • Primary School Platina is noticeably bigger, teaching 981 learners against Nkobong Secondary School's 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkobong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sefikile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkobong Secondary School, 764 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkobong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Gaopotlake Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 758 learners against Nkobong Secondary School's 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93% against Nkobong Secondary School's 65.4%.
  • Mochudi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkobong Secondary School, 651 compared with 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.9% against Nkobong Secondary School's 65.4%.
  • Modise Secondary School is a similar size to Nkobong Secondary School, with 407 learners against 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Nkobong Secondary School's 65.4%.
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 Nkobong Secondary School for 2027

Nkobong Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
328 Selokong Section, Kraalhoek, Northam, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X366, Swartklip, 0370
Telephone
083 661 0140
EMIS number
600101511

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkobong 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 Nkobong Secondary School directly, on 083 661 0140, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkobong 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 Nkobong Secondary School the best school in Swartklip?
On the numbers that are published, Nkobong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 65.4% is lower than Gaopotlake Secondary School's 93%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Swartklip besides Nkobong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Swartklip, including Laerskool Platina.
How big are the classes at Nkobong Secondary School?
Nkobong Secondary School reported 298 learners and 10 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 Nkobong Secondary School?
No. Nkobong Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkobong Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkobong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 64.8% since 2023.
Is Nkobong Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkobong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkobong Secondary School?
You can call 083 661 0140. It is located at 328 Selokong Section, Kraalhoek, Northam, 1747.
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