Mashosho
Gamatlala, Hlogoyanku, Limpopo 946 m
Public high school
Kgakgathu
Bakenberg, Treves, Limpopo
Kgakgathu is a public high school in Bakenberg, Treves, Limpopo, in the Mogalakwena education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 284 learners and 8 educators, about 35.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 80.0% of its 20 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.0% of the school's 20 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 33 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 22 | 17 | 77.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 20 | 16 | 80.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 284 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 35.5 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 921142126 |
| Exam centre number | 7023312 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kgakgathu School; Scirappis; Village; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 201; Treves |
| Suburb / area | Bakenberg |
| Town | Treves |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mogalakwena |
| Municipality | Mogalakwena |
| Ward | 93607004 |
| 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 Kgakgathu
Is Kgakgathu a public or private school?
Kgakgathu is a public high school.
Does Kgakgathu charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Kgakgathu's matric pass rate?
80.0% of its 20 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 84.6%, 2024 77.3%.
How many learners are at Kgakgathu?
284 learners and 8 educators (about 35.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Kgakgathu?
Its EMIS number is 921142126. Its exam centre number is 7023312.
Where is Kgakgathu?
Kgakgathu School; Scirappis; Village;. It is in Bakenberg, Treves, Limpopo, in the Mogalakwena education district. Phone 015 223 0822.
Schools near Kgakgathu
Kgotsoro
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Makobe
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Pt Matlala
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86.2% matric 2025Mathekga
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Nthuba
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Ham, Mokopane, Limpopo 5.8 km
96.9% matric 2025Magoba
Kgotsoro, Rebone, Limpopo 5.8 km
Ham No 1
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.