Overview
Kgauho is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Botshabelo, Botshabelo, Free State, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,118 learners and is staffed by 40 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 28:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Motheo education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 97.6% (124 of 127 candidates).
Kgauho Secondary School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Kgauho has improved, moving from a 76.5% pass rate to 97.6% in 2025, the most recent year, 127 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 | 124 | 97.6% |
| 2024 | 104 | 104 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 196 | 150 | 76.5% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: KGAUHO SS (3172007).
Subject pass rates
Kgauho offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 96.8%. Life Sciences performed strongest at 100.0%, while Accounting was the weakest at 73.7%. 3 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate (Life Sciences, Economics, History).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 32 | 29 |
90.6%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 113 | 108 |
95.6%
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| Physical Sciences | 36 | 32 |
88.9%
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| Life Sciences | 36 | 36 |
100.0%
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| English (FAL) | 168 | 167 |
99.4%
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| Accounting | 19 | 14 |
73.7%
|
| Business Studies | 85 | 84 |
98.8%
|
| Economics | 18 | 18 |
100.0%
|
| History | 91 | 91 |
100.0%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 36 | 35 |
97.2%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 6 other secondary schools in Botshabelo.
Kgauho Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 7.4 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Kgauho charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Kgauho for 2027?
Tuition at Kgauho for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q2) by the Department of Basic Education in the Motheo district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; contact the school office for specifics.
Is Kgauho a no-fee school?
Yes, Kgauho is officially a no-fee school (Q2), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Motheo district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,118 learners.
What is the quintile of Kgauho and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q2 public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in the Motheo district, Kgauho is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
Applications to Kgauho for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Kgauho school office in the Motheo education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Free State.
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Confirm availability with Kgauho
Contact Kgauho directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from 471 Section C1, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, 9781 or download it from the Free State Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Kgauho during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Kgauho is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Kgauho. If declined, you may appeal at the Motheo district office under the Free State Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Kgauho for the next school year?
To apply to Kgauho for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Kgauho. Free State applications are submitted directly to the school during the announced admission period. For confirmation of available places, contact Kgauho via the school office.
What documents do I need to apply at Kgauho?
Kgauho requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Kgauho (the school office) for any school-specific requirements.