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Areaganeng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rustenburg, Rustenburg, North West · Rustenburg district (Unknown circuit)

Areaganeng Secondary School is a public secondary school in Rustenburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.7%.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Areaganeng Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Rustenburg, Areaganeng Secondary School is a public secondary school.

1,246
Learners
37
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Areaganeng Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Areaganeng Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Areaganeng Secondary School entered 195 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023685986.8%
2024636095.2%
202519517388.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Areaganeng Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1515100.0%
Mathematical Literacy483879.2%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences131292.3%
Business Studies131184.6%
Economics131292.3%
Geography504794.0%
History464189.1%
English First Additional Language6363100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Rustenburg district

Schoolhive does not yet have other schools listed under Rustenburg district to compare Areaganeng Secondary School against.

Rustenburg

And within Rustenburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Areaganeng Secondary School's 1,246; is a public primary school, a different phase than Areaganeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Areaganeng Secondary School's 1,246; is a public primary school, a different phase than Areaganeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Areaganeng Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 1,246; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Areaganeng Secondary School's 88.7%.
  • Fields College sits in roughly the same size range as Areaganeng Secondary School, at 1,740 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Areaganeng Secondary School's 88.7%.
  • Iketleetso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Areaganeng Secondary School, at 1,659 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Areaganeng Secondary School's 88.7%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Areaganeng Secondary School for 2027

Because Areaganeng Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2217 Rosemary Street, Rustenburg
Postal
Null
Telephone
99
EMIS number
600105448
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Areaganeng Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Areaganeng Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Areaganeng Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Areaganeng Secondary School the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Areaganeng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.7% is lower than Fields College's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides Areaganeng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at Areaganeng Secondary School?
Areaganeng Secondary School reported 1,246 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Areaganeng Secondary School?
Yes, Areaganeng Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Areaganeng Secondary School's matric results like?
Areaganeng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.8% since 2023.
Is Areaganeng Secondary School a public or private school?
Areaganeng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Areaganeng Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 2217 Rosemary Street, Rustenburg.
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