Khethapoye
Kgwekgwevillage, Tzaneen, Limpopo 119 m
Public high school
Kelekese
Tzaneen, Limpopo
Kelekese is a public high school in Tzaneen, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 462 learners and 15 educators, about 30.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 86.9% of its 61 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.9% of the school's 61 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50 | 42 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 58 | 42 | 72.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 61 | 53 | 86.9% | 86.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 462 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 30.8 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 918510095 |
| Exam centre number | 7082205 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tzaneen; Site No; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 3712; Tzaneen |
| Town | Tzaneen |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Greater Letaba |
| Ward | 93303009 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Kelekese
Is Kelekese a public or private school?
Kelekese is a public high school.
Does Kelekese charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Kelekese's matric pass rate?
86.9% of its 61 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 84.0%, 2024 72.4%.
How many learners are at Kelekese?
462 learners and 15 educators (about 30.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Kelekese?
Its EMIS number is 918510095. Its exam centre number is 7082205.
Where is Kelekese?
Tzaneen; Site No;. It is in Tzaneen, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district.
Schools near Kelekese
Moleketla
Tzaneen, Limpopo 808 m
Malemela
Tzaneen, Limpopo 1.2 km
Mopye
Mopyevillage, Tzaneen, Limpopo 1.6 km
71.1% matric 2025Kgwekgwe
Bolobedusouth, Tzaneen, Limpopo 1.7 km
66.7% matric 2025Motupakgomo
Tzaneen, Limpopo 1.8 km
Mohlatlego Machaba
Tzaneen, Limpopo 1.8 km
78.2% matric 2025Tlhapedi
Tzaneen, Limpopo 2.2 km
Mabje-A-Kgoro
Zonea, Tzaneen, Limpopo 2.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.