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Gaborone Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Ventersdorp, Ventersdorp, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Gaborone Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ventersdorp. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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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.

245
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023161593.8%
2024232295.7%
20253131100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gaborone Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics44100.0%
Mathematical Literacy191894.7%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences231878.3%
Agricultural Sciences1919100.0%
Geography2323100.0%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how Gaborone Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Gaborone Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 245; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Gaborone Secondary School's 100%.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaborone Secondary School, 1,537 compared with 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaborone Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Gaborone Secondary School's 245; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Gaborone Secondary School's 100%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Gaborone Secondary School's 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaborone Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaborone Secondary School, 1,347 compared with 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaborone Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Ventersdorp

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

  • Thuto-Boswa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Gaborone Secondary School's 245; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.1% against Gaborone Secondary School's 100%.
  • Letshelemane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Gaborone Secondary School's 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaborone Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshing Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaborone Secondary School, 1,104 compared with 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaborone Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Phiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 980 learners against Gaborone Secondary School's 245; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.4% against Gaborone Secondary School's 100%.
  • Toevlug Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 892 learners against Gaborone Secondary School's 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaborone Secondary 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 Gaborone Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand 19B, , Ga-Motlatla Village, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 176, Ventersdorp, 2710
Telephone
064 543 2410
EMIS number
600100386

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gaborone 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 Gaborone Secondary School directly, on 064 543 2410, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gaborone 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 Gaborone Secondary School the best school in Ventersdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Gaborone Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHIRI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 84.4%.
How many other schools are there in Ventersdorp besides Gaborone Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ventersdorp, including Thuto-Boswa Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gaborone Secondary School?
Gaborone Secondary School reported 245 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Gaborone Secondary School?
No. Gaborone Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gaborone Secondary School's matric results like?
Gaborone Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 93.8% in 2023.
Is Gaborone Secondary School a public or private school?
Gaborone Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gaborone Secondary School?
You can call 064 543 2410. It is located at Stand 19B, , Ga-Motlatla Village, 1747.
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