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Bafokeng High School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Phokeng Village, Phokeng, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Bafokeng High School is a public secondary school based in Phokeng Village, Phokeng. Its last matric group achieved a 91.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bafokeng High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Phokeng Village, Phokeng, Bafokeng High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,002
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bafokeng High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Bafokeng High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 160 learners from Bafokeng High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315212984.9%
202413611584.6%
202516014691.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bafokeng High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics402562.5%
Mathematical Literacy966870.8%
Physical Sciences402870.0%
Life Sciences514282.4%
Agricultural Sciences514792.2%
Accounting302066.7%
Business Studies694768.1%
Geography472859.6%
History554480.0%
English First Additional Language136136100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bojanala district with Bafokeng High School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Bafokeng High School's 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bafokeng High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Bafokeng High School's 1,002; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Bafokeng High School's 91.3%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Bafokeng High School, 2,053 compared with 1,002; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Bafokeng High School's 91.3%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Bafokeng High School's 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bafokeng High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bafokeng High School, 1,957 compared with 1,002; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Bafokeng High School's 91.3%.

Phokeng

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

  • Itumeleng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bafokeng High School, at 1,119 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Bafokeng High School's 91.3%).
  • Moremogolo Primary School is a similar size to Bafokeng High School, with 1,005 learners against 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bafokeng High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matale Middle School is a similar size to Bafokeng High School, with 987 learners against 1,002; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Bafokeng High School's 91.3%.
  • Keledi Secondary Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bafokeng High School, at 840 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.1% against Bafokeng High School's 91.3%).
  • Matlhware Primary School teaches fewer learners than Bafokeng High School, 642 compared with 1,002; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bafokeng High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Bafokeng High School for 2027

As a public school, Bafokeng High School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
482 Rammopo Street, Rustenburg, Phokeng, 10747
Postal
P.o.box 291, Phokeng, 0335
Telephone
087 210 0617
Website
bafokengsecondaryschool.co.za
Email
digimark@eullafiedtechsolutions.co.za
EMIS number
600100048

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bafokeng High 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 Bafokeng High School directly, on 087 210 0617, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bafokeng High 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 Bafokeng High School the best school in Phokeng?
On the numbers that are published, Bafokeng High School's matric pass rate of 91.3% is lower than Itumeleng Secondary School's 91.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phokeng besides Bafokeng High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Phokeng, including Itumeleng Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bafokeng High School?
Bafokeng High School reported 1,002 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Bafokeng High School?
Yes, Bafokeng High 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 Bafokeng High School's matric results like?
Bafokeng High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. That's up from 84.9% in 2023.
Is Bafokeng High School a public or private school?
Bafokeng High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bafokeng High School?
You can call 087 210 0617. It is located at 482 Rammopo Street, Rustenburg, Phokeng, 10747.
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