Public secondary school, commercial specialisation · Boitumelong, Bloemhof, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Gaopalelwe Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Gaopalelwe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Boitumelong, Bloemhof. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 199 matric candidates from Gaopalelwe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 201 | 171 | 85.1% |
| 2024 | 246 | 204 | 82.9% |
| 2025 | 199 | 168 | 84.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Gaopalelwe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.6%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 45 | 30 | 66.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 201 | 172 | 85.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 40 | 32 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 159 | 129 | 81.1% |
| Accounting | 50 | 40 | 80.0% |
| Business Studies | 87 | 75 | 86.2% |
| Economics | 87 | 74 | 85.1% |
| Geography | 159 | 131 | 82.4% |
| History | 156 | 138 | 88.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 246 | 245 | 99.6% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Gaopalelwe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Gaopalelwe 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.