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Nkoshilo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamamabolo, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

In Gamamabolo, Polokwane, Nkoshilo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 92.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Nkoshilo Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nkoshilo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamamabolo, Polokwane. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

857
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkoshilo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

In 2025, 159 matric candidates from Nkoshilo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231129584.8%
202413112091.6%
202515914792.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nkoshilo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics644773.4%
Mathematical Literacy676698.5%
Physical Sciences463780.4%
Life Sciences10910192.7%
Agricultural Sciences595694.9%
Accounting222195.5%
Business Studies454497.8%
Economics262284.6%
Geography8686100.0%
English First Additional Language131131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Nkoshilo Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkoshilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkoshilo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkoshilo Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkoshilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkoshilo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Nkoshilo Secondary School's 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkoshilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Nkoshilo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Nkoshilo Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Komaneng Village; Ga- Mamabolo;
Postal
P/Bag X1120; Sovenga
Telephone
015 267 7188
EMIS number
923241122

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkoshilo 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 Nkoshilo Secondary School directly, on 015 267 7188, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkoshilo 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 Nkoshilo Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Nkoshilo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.5% 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 Nkoshilo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Nkoshilo Secondary School?
Nkoshilo Secondary School reported 857 learners and 28 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 Nkoshilo Secondary School?
No. Nkoshilo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkoshilo Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkoshilo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.5%, in 2025. That's up from 84.8% in 2023.
Is Nkoshilo Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkoshilo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkoshilo Secondary School?
You can call 015 267 7188. It is located at Komaneng Village; Ga- Mamabolo;.
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