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Gaopalelwe Secondary School

Public secondary school, commercial specialisation · Boitumelong, Bloemhof, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

In Boitumelong, Bloemhof, Gaopalelwe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 84.4% pass rate.

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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.

1,511
Learners
54
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Commercial
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320117185.1%
202424620482.9%
202519916884.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gaopalelwe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453066.7%
Mathematical Literacy20117285.6%
Physical Sciences403280.0%
Life Sciences15912981.1%
Accounting504080.0%
Business Studies877586.2%
Economics877485.1%
Geography15913182.4%
History15613888.5%
English First Additional Language24624599.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

5 other schools in Dr Ruth S Mompati district, for comparison against Gaopalelwe Secondary School.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School is a similar size to Gaopalelwe Secondary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaopalelwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School is a similar size to Gaopalelwe Secondary School, with 1,661 learners against 1,511; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Gaopalelwe Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Itshupeng Secondary School is a similar size to Gaopalelwe Secondary School, with 1,542 learners against 1,511; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Gaopalelwe Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School is a similar size to Gaopalelwe Secondary School, with 1,534 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaopalelwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School is a similar size to Gaopalelwe Secondary School, with 1,532 learners against 1,511; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.6% against Gaopalelwe Secondary School's 84.4%.

Bloemhof

Zooming into Bloemhof, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gaopalelwe Secondary School.

  • Thutolore Secondary School is a similar size to Gaopalelwe Secondary School, with 1,225 learners against 1,511; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Gaopalelwe Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Matlhajaneng Primary School is a similar size to Gaopalelwe Secondary School, with 1,127 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaopalelwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshenolo Primary School teaches fewer learners than Gaopalelwe Secondary School, 983 compared with 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaopalelwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bloemhof Primary School teaches fewer learners than Gaopalelwe Secondary School, 981 compared with 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaopalelwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thamagane Primary School teaches fewer learners than Gaopalelwe Secondary School, 956 compared with 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gaopalelwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Gaopalelwe Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1493 Tshetlho Street, Boitumelong Township, Bloemhof, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 596, Bloemhof, 2660
Telephone
057 050 0287
EMIS number
600100413

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gaopalelwe 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 Gaopalelwe Secondary School directly, on 057 050 0287, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gaopalelwe Secondary 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 Gaopalelwe Secondary School the best school in Bloemhof?
On the numbers that are published, Gaopalelwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.4% is lower than THUTOLORE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bloemhof besides Gaopalelwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Bloemhof, including Thutolore Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gaopalelwe Secondary School?
Gaopalelwe Secondary School reported 1,511 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Gaopalelwe Secondary School?
No. Gaopalelwe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gaopalelwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Gaopalelwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.1% since 2023.
Is Gaopalelwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Gaopalelwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gaopalelwe Secondary School?
You can call 057 050 0287. It is located at 1493 Tshetlho Street, Boitumelong Township, Bloemhof, 3747.
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