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Boresetse Secondary School

Public secondary school · Barkly Wes, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Boresetse Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Barkly Wes. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.6% pass rate.

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

In Barkly Wes, Boresetse Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,055
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Boresetse Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Boresetse Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Boresetse Secondary School entered 161 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314511075.9%
202414212285.9%
202516114187.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Boresetse Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241875.0%
Mathematical Literacy1196655.5%
Physical Sciences242291.7%
Life Sciences242395.8%
Business Studies432558.1%
Geography363597.2%
History767092.1%
English First Additional Language14214098.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

Here is how Boresetse Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Frances Baard (FB) district.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Boresetse Secondary School, 2,030 compared with 1,055; is a public combined school, a different phase than Boresetse Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Boresetse Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Rietvale High School teaches considerably more learners than Boresetse Secondary School, 1,492 compared with 1,055; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Boresetse Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Boresetse Secondary School's 1,055; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Boresetse Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boresetse Secondary School, at 1,464 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boresetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boresetse Secondary School, at 1,454 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boresetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Barkly Wes

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

  • Barkly Wes Primary School is a similar size to Boresetse Secondary School, with 1,142 learners against 1,055; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boresetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mosalakae Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boresetse Secondary School, at 1,057 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boresetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Barkly West Higher Primary School is a similar size to Boresetse Secondary School, with 839 learners against 1,055; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boresetse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Barkly West High School is noticeably smaller, with 619 learners against Boresetse Secondary School's 1,055; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.8% against Boresetse Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Vaalrivier High School teaches fewer learners than Boresetse Secondary School, 436 compared with 1,055; charges no school fees, quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Boresetse Secondary School's 87.6%).
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Soyizwa Pha, Mataleng, Barkly West, 8375
Postal
Po Box 267 Barkly Wes 8375
Telephone
087 310 4743
EMIS number
300013401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boresetse 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 Boresetse Secondary School directly, on 087 310 4743, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boresetse 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 Boresetse Secondary School the best school in Barkly Wes?
On the numbers that are published, Boresetse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.6% is lower than BARKLY WEST HIGH SCHOOL's 90.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Barkly Wes besides Boresetse Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Barkly Wes, including Barkly Wes Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Boresetse Secondary School?
Boresetse Secondary School reported 1,055 learners and 33 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 Boresetse Secondary School?
Yes, Boresetse 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 Boresetse Secondary School's matric results like?
Boresetse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.6%, in 2025. That's up from 75.9% in 2023.
Is Boresetse Secondary School a public or private school?
Boresetse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boresetse Secondary School?
You can call 087 310 4743. It is located at Soyizwa Pha, Mataleng, Barkly West, 8375.
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