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Gabonewe Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Madikwe Township, Madikwe, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Gabonewe Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Madikwe Township, Madikwe. Its last matric group achieved a 93.9% pass rate.

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

In Madikwe Township, Madikwe, Gabonewe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

287
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gabonewe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gabonewe Secondary School entered 33 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.9% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023453680.0%
2024363597.2%
2025333193.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gabonewe Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1818100.0%
Mathematical Literacy181794.4%
Physical Sciences181055.6%
Life Sciences1818100.0%
Accounting77100.0%
Business Studies181794.4%
Economics181794.4%
Geography2929100.0%
English First Additional Language3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bojanala district with Gabonewe Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Gabonewe Secondary School's 287; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gabonewe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Gabonewe Secondary School's 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Gabonewe Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Gabonewe Secondary School, 2,053 compared with 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Gabonewe Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Gabonewe Secondary School's 287; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gabonewe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gabonewe Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against Gabonewe Secondary School's 93.9%).

Madikwe

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

  • Motlhaputseng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gabonewe Secondary School, 618 compared with 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Gabonewe Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gabonewe Secondary School, 532 compared with 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.2% against Gabonewe Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Mokgaotsi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gabonewe Secondary School, 494 compared with 287; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gabonewe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Olefile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 431 learners against Gabonewe Secondary School's 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.7% against Gabonewe Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Langa La Sembo Secondary School is a similar size to Gabonewe Secondary School, with 400 learners against 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gabonewe Secondary School's 93.9%.
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 Gabonewe Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Gabonewe Secondary 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
1139 Marutlhware, Madikwe Township, Madikwe, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 1029, Madikwe, 2840
Telephone
014 553 2576
EMIS number
600100385

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gabonewe 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 Gabonewe Secondary School directly, on 014 553 2576, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gabonewe 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 Gabonewe Secondary School the best school in Madikwe?
On the numbers that are published, Gabonewe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.9% is lower than Langa La Sembo Secondary School's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Madikwe besides Gabonewe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Madikwe, including Motlhaputseng Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gabonewe Secondary School?
Gabonewe Secondary School reported 287 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Gabonewe Secondary School?
No. Gabonewe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gabonewe Secondary School's matric results like?
Gabonewe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.
Is Gabonewe Secondary School a public or private school?
Gabonewe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gabonewe Secondary School?
You can call 014 553 2576. It is located at 1139 Marutlhware, Madikwe Township, Madikwe, 2747.
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