Mashite
Polokwane, Limpopo 259 m
Public high school
Kgwaratlou
Polokwane, Limpopo
Kgwaratlou is a public high school in Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 508 learners and 16 educators, about 31.8 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, 71.3% of its 94 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
71.3% of the school's 94 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 78 | 72.2% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 96 | 69 | 71.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 94 | 67 | 71.3% | 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) | 508 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 49% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 923260345 |
| Exam centre number | 7032408 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mashite; Gamphahlele; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag X3044; Mphahlele |
| Town | Polokwane |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Capricorn South |
| Municipality | Lepelle-Nkumpi |
| Ward | 93505018 |
| 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 Kgwaratlou
Is Kgwaratlou a public or private school?
Kgwaratlou is a public high school.
Does Kgwaratlou charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Kgwaratlou's matric pass rate?
71.3% of its 94 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 72.2%, 2024 71.9%.
How many learners are at Kgwaratlou?
508 learners and 16 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 49% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Kgwaratlou?
Its EMIS number is 923260345. Its exam centre number is 7032408.
Where is Kgwaratlou?
Mashite; Gamphahlele;. It is in Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district.
Schools near Kgwaratlou
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Maijane
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Tauphuti
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85.0% matric 2025Madisei
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Segopotje
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91.6% matric 2025Kgaganoko
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Gamphahlele, Polokwane, Limpopo 4.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.