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Geelhoutpark Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Geelhout Park, Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Geelhoutpark Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Geelhout Park, Rustenburg. Its last matric group achieved a 93.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Geelhoutpark Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Geelhout Park, Rustenburg, Geelhoutpark Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

939
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Geelhoutpark Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Geelhoutpark Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 181 learners from Geelhoutpark Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315311776.5%
202413511786.7%
202518116993.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Geelhoutpark Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302790.0%
Mathematical Literacy1069286.8%
Physical Sciences302480.0%
Life Sciences383284.2%
Business Studies493367.3%
Economics251976.0%
Geography907886.7%
History524688.5%
English First Additional Language8585100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

5 other schools in Bojanala district, for comparison against Geelhoutpark Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Geelhoutpark Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 939; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Geelhoutpark Secondary School, 2,053 compared with 939; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Geelhoutpark Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Geelhoutpark Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 939; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 93.4%).

Rustenburg

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

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Geelhoutpark Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Geelhoutpark Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Geelhoutpark Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 939; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 93.4%).
  • Fields College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,740 learners against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 939; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Iketleetso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Geelhoutpark Secondary School, 1,659 compared with 939; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Geelhoutpark Secondary School's 93.4%).
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 Geelhoutpark Secondary School for 2027

Because Geelhoutpark Secondary 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
Cnr Strumosa And Morobe Drive, Geelhout Park, Rustenburg, 10747
Postal
P.o.box 50399, Zinniaville, 0299
Telephone
083 460 3042
EMIS number
600105061

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Geelhoutpark 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 Geelhoutpark Secondary School directly, on 083 460 3042, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Geelhoutpark 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 Geelhoutpark Secondary School the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Geelhoutpark Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.4% is lower than Fields College's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides Geelhoutpark Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at Geelhoutpark Secondary School?
Geelhoutpark Secondary School reported 939 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Geelhoutpark Secondary School?
Yes, Geelhoutpark Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Geelhoutpark Secondary School's matric results like?
Geelhoutpark Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. That's up from 76.5% in 2023.
Is Geelhoutpark Secondary School a public or private school?
Geelhoutpark Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Geelhoutpark Secondary School?
You can call 083 460 3042. It is located at Cnr Strumosa And Morobe Drive, Geelhout Park, Rustenburg, 10747.
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