Nkakabidi Secondary School

Potgietersrus, Limpopo ยท Mogalakwena

Public Secondary School Q2 No Fee

About Nkakabidi Secondary School

Registered under EMIS 921121204, Nkakabidi Secondary School serves as a public secondary school in Potgietersrus, Limpopo. The 2025 academic year saw 867 enrolled learners instructed by 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Nkakabidi Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.

Fee Status

As a Q2 institution, Nkakabidi Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.

Section 21 Status

Nkakabidi Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Nkakabidi Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 867 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Nkakabidi Secondary School is situated in Potgietersrus (Mokopane), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Sekgakgapeng Village; Stand No.1723;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1281; Potgietersrus.

Curriculum & Academics

Nkakabidi Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Nkakabidi Secondary School was historically administered under the Lebowa education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nkakabidi Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • No-fee enrollment requirements
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Sekgakgapeng Village; Stand No.1723;

Potgietersrus, Limpopo

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Postal

P.o. Box 1281; Potgietersrus

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 867
Educators 27

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictMogalakwena

EMIS Number

921121204

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.