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Gabobidiwe High School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Buxton, Norlim, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

Gabobidiwe High School is a public secondary school in Buxton, Norlim. Its last matric group achieved a 85.9% pass rate.

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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.

668
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gabobidiwe High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231108375.5%
2024766585.5%
2025716185.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gabobidiwe High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9888.9%
Mathematical Literacy676191.0%
Physical Sciences9888.9%
Life Sciences765876.3%
Agricultural Sciences433683.7%
Geography676089.6%
History3333100.0%
English First Additional Language7676100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Ruth S Mompati district with Gabobidiwe High School.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Gabobidiwe High School's 668; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gabobidiwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,661 learners against Gabobidiwe High School's 668; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Gabobidiwe High School's 85.9%.
  • Itshupeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gabobidiwe High School, 1,542 compared with 668; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Gabobidiwe High School's 85.9%.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gabobidiwe High School, 1,534 compared with 668; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gabobidiwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,532 learners against Gabobidiwe High School's 668; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.6% against Gabobidiwe High School's 85.9%.

Norlim

And within Norlim itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Lekwene Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 447 learners against Gabobidiwe High School's 668; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gabobidiwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ganoke Primary School teaches fewer learners than Gabobidiwe High School, 94 compared with 668; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gabobidiwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Gabobidiwe High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10318 Buxton Village, Norlim, Buxton, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X303, Norlim, 8583
Telephone
073 728 8534
EMIS number
600100384

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gabobidiwe 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 Gabobidiwe High School directly, on 073 728 8534, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gabobidiwe 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 Gabobidiwe High School the best school in Norlim?
Gabobidiwe High School's most recent matric pass rate was 85.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Norlim besides Gabobidiwe High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Norlim, including Lekwene Primary School.
How big are the classes at Gabobidiwe High School?
Gabobidiwe High School reported 668 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Gabobidiwe High School?
No. Gabobidiwe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gabobidiwe High School's matric results like?
Gabobidiwe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.9%, in 2025. That's up from 75.5% in 2023.
Is Gabobidiwe High School a public or private school?
Gabobidiwe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gabobidiwe High School?
You can call 073 728 8534. It is located at 10318 Buxton Village, Norlim, Buxton, 1747.
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