Public secondary school · Ngwaabe, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nkotwane Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ngwaabe, Burgersfort, Nkotwane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Of the 40 learners from Nkotwane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 27 | 40.3% |
| 2024 | 38 | 34 | 89.5% |
| 2025 | 40 | 32 | 80.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Nkotwane Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 11 | 50.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Life Sciences | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 33 | 23 | 69.7% |
| Business Studies | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Economics | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Geography | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nkotwane Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Nkotwane 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.