Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Mokgalwana, Swartklip, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Gaopotlake Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mokgalwana, Swartklip, Gaopotlake Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 71 matric candidates from Gaopotlake Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 75 | 94.9% |
| 2024 | 59 | 58 | 98.3% |
| 2025 | 71 | 66 | 93.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Gaopotlake Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 14 | 82.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 42 | 40 | 95.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 49 | 48 | 98.0% |
| History | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Gaopotlake Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Gaopotlake Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.