Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Madikwe Township, Madikwe, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 36 | 80.0% |
| 2024 | 36 | 35 | 97.2% |
| 2025 | 33 | 31 | 93.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Gabonewe Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 10 | 55.6% |
| Life Sciences | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Economics | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Geography | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gabonewe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.