Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Buxton, Norlim, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Gabobidiwe High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Buxton, Norlim, Gabobidiwe High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Gabobidiwe High School entered 71 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.9% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 83 | 75.5% |
| 2024 | 76 | 65 | 85.5% |
| 2025 | 71 | 61 | 85.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Gabobidiwe High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 67 | 61 | 91.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| Life Sciences | 76 | 58 | 76.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 43 | 36 | 83.7% |
| Geography | 67 | 60 | 89.6% |
| History | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 76 | 76 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gabobidiwe High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Gabobidiwe 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.