Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Ventersdorp, Ventersdorp, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Gaborone Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Ventersdorp, Gaborone Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Of the 31 learners from Gaborone Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| 2024 | 23 | 22 | 95.7% |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Gaborone Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 23 | 18 | 78.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gaborone Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Gaborone Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.