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Kgolagano Secondary School
Viljoenskroon, Free State
Kgolagano Secondary School is a public high school in Viljoenskroon, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 138 learners and 35 educators, about 32.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Free State (927 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, 71.6% of its 141 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
71.6% of the school's 141 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 | 134 | 91.8% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 159 | 124 | 78.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 141 | 101 | 71.6% | 89.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Kgolagano S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 138 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 32.5 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 30% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 444306234 |
| Exam centre number | 3202016 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4166 Rammulotsi, Viljoenskroon, 9520 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X708, 9520 |
| Town | Viljoenskroon |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Fezile Dabi |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | Moqhaka |
| Ward | 20 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State 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 Kgolagano Secondary School
Is Kgolagano Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgolagano Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kgolagano Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Kgolagano Secondary School's matric pass rate?
71.6% of its 141 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 91.8%, 2024 78.0%.
How many learners are at Kgolagano Secondary School?
1 138 learners and 35 educators (about 32.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 30% of 88 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Kgolagano Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 444306234. Its exam centre number is 3202016.
Where is Kgolagano Secondary School?
4166 Rammulotsi, Viljoenskroon, 9520. It is in Viljoenskroon, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.