Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Bailliepark, Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)
Welcome to High School Ferdinand Posthma, a public secondary school serving Bailliepark, Potchefstroom. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.
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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Ferdinand Posthma, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
High School Ferdinand Posthma is a public secondary school in Bailliepark, Potchefstroom. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, High School Ferdinand Posthma sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact High School Ferdinand Posthma for its exact current amount.
High School Ferdinand Posthma entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 56 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 73 | 73 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School Ferdinand Posthma reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 40 | 97.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 30 | 29 | 96.7% |
| Life Sciences | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
High School Ferdinand Posthma 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.
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Ferdinand Posthma, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
High School Ferdinand Posthma is a public secondary school in Bailliepark, Potchefstroom. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, High School Ferdinand Posthma sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact High School Ferdinand Posthma for its exact current amount.
High School Ferdinand Posthma entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 56 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 73 | 73 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School Ferdinand Posthma reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 40 | 97.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 30 | 29 | 96.7% |
| Life Sciences | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
High School Ferdinand Posthma 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.