Motlhabe Primary School
Mogwase, Motlhabe, North West 702 m
Public high school
Kgalatlowe Secondary School
Stand No.10270, Motlhabe, Motlhabe, North West
Kgalatlowe Secondary School is a public high school in Stand No.10270, Motlhabe, Motlhabe, North West, in the Bojanala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 709 learners and 21 educators, about 33.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in North West (783 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, 90.7% of its 129 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.7% of the school's 129 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 107 | 97.3% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 124 | 117 | 94.4% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 129 | 117 | 90.7% | 88.5% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 709 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 33.8 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 14% of 83 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100671 |
| Exam centre number | 9142044 |
Address and location
| Street address | Rampudu Section, Stand No.10270, Motlhabe, Motlhabe, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 336,motlhabe,0377 |
| Suburb / area | Stand No.10270, Motlhabe |
| Town | Motlhabe |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Bojanala |
| Municipality | Moses Kotane Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63705006 |
| Former department | Bophutatswana(BOP) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Kgalatlowe Secondary School
Is Kgalatlowe Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgalatlowe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kgalatlowe Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Kgalatlowe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.7% of its 129 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 97.3%, 2024 94.4%.
How many learners are at Kgalatlowe Secondary School?
709 learners and 21 educators (about 33.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 14% of 83 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Kgalatlowe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600100671. Its exam centre number is 9142044.
Where is Kgalatlowe Secondary School?
Rampudu Section, Stand No.10270, Motlhabe, Motlhabe, 1747. It is in Stand No.10270, Motlhabe, Motlhabe, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 073 474 1560.
Schools near Kgalatlowe Secondary School
Ramonotwana Primary School
Rhenostrkraal, Renosterkraal, North West 4.1 km
Molorwe Primary School
Bierkraal, Vierkraal, North West 4.7 km
Ramalebya Primary School
Ngweding, Renosterkraal, North West 4.8 km
Makgophe Primary School
Makgophe, Moseskotane, North West 7.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.