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Public high school
Nkobong Secondary School
Kraalhoek, Swartklip, North West
Nkobong Secondary School is a public high school in Kraalhoek, Swartklip, 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 298 learners and 10 educators, about 29.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 65.4% of its 26 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
65.4% of the school's 26 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 35 | 64.8% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 35 | 19 | 54.3% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 26 | 17 | 65.4% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 298 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 29.8 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 141 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600101511 |
| Exam centre number | 9132117 |
Address and location
| Street address | 328 Selokong Section, Kraalhoek, Northam, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X366,swartklip,0370 |
| Suburb / area | Kraalhoek |
| Town | Swartklip |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Bojanala |
| Municipality | Moses Kotane Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63705005 |
| 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 Nkobong Secondary School
Is Nkobong Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkobong Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nkobong Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Nkobong Secondary School's matric pass rate?
65.4% of its 26 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 64.8%, 2024 54.3%.
How many learners are at Nkobong Secondary School?
298 learners and 10 educators (about 29.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 141 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Nkobong Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600101511. Its exam centre number is 9132117.
Where is Nkobong Secondary School?
328 Selokong Section, Kraalhoek, Northam, 1747. It is in Kraalhoek, Swartklip, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 083 661 0140.
Schools near Nkobong Secondary School
Modise Secondary School
Mantserre, Swartklip, North West 2.2 km
89.5% matric 2025Melotong Primary School
Swartklip, North West 3.2 km
Mantserre Primary School
Mantserre Village, Swartklip, North West 3.2 km
Mamodimakwana Primary School
Mantserre, Swartklip, North West 3.3 km
Laerskool Platina
Zwartklip, Swartklip, Limpopo 7.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.