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Gakhunwana High School

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

In Atamelang, Delareyville, Gakhunwana High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gakhunwana High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gakhunwana High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Atamelang, Delareyville. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

592
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gakhunwana High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gakhunwana High School entered 111 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023926975.0%
2024766078.9%
20251118778.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gakhunwana High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201155.0%
Mathematical Literacy564682.1%
Physical Sciences201680.0%
Life Sciences453884.4%
Agricultural Sciences563460.7%
Geography766484.2%
History312787.1%
English First Additional Language7676100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

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

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Gakhunwana High School's 592; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Gakhunwana High School's 78.4%.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Gakhunwana High School's 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gakhunwana High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Gakhunwana High School, 1,479 compared with 592; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Gakhunwana High School's 78.4%.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gakhunwana High School, 1,377 compared with 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gakhunwana High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Gakhunwana High School's 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gakhunwana High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Delareyville

Zooming into Delareyville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gakhunwana High School.

  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gakhunwana High School, 1,377 compared with 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gakhunwana High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Reatlegile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gakhunwana High School, 1,219 compared with 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gakhunwana High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Geysdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,052 learners against Gakhunwana High School's 592; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Gakhunwana High School's 78.4%.
  • Botshelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gakhunwana High School, at 796 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gakhunwana High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rakgwedi Bokang Sec School sits in roughly the same size range as Gakhunwana High School, at 593 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gakhunwana High School's 78.4%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gakhunwana High School for 2027

Because Gakhunwana High School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
70498 Moseja Section, Gakhunwana, Delareyville, 2747
Postal
Private Bag X1011, Atamelang, 2732
Telephone
063 189 7824
EMIS number
600104075

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gakhunwana 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 Gakhunwana High School directly, on 063 189 7824, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gakhunwana High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Gakhunwana High School the best school in Delareyville?
On the numbers that are published, Gakhunwana High School's matric pass rate of 78.4% is lower than RAKGWEDI BOKANG SEC SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Delareyville besides Gakhunwana High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Delareyville, including George Madoda Primary School.
How big are the classes at Gakhunwana High School?
Gakhunwana High School reported 592 learners and 23 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 Gakhunwana High School?
No. Gakhunwana High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gakhunwana High School's matric results like?
Gakhunwana High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.4%, in 2025. That's up from 75% in 2023.
Is Gakhunwana High School a public or private school?
Gakhunwana High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gakhunwana High School?
You can call 063 189 7824. It is located at 70498 Moseja Section, Gakhunwana, Delareyville, 2747.
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