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Phatsima High School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Atamelang, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Phatsima High School is a public secondary school in Atamelang. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Phatsima High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Atamelang, Phatsima High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

549
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Phatsima High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 69 learners from Phatsima High School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231126356.3%
2024565191.1%
2025695884.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phatsima High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11872.7%
Mathematical Literacy454293.3%
Physical Sciences11763.6%
Life Sciences433274.4%
Agricultural Sciences2424100.0%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography323093.8%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ngaka Modiri Molema district with Phatsima High School.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Phatsima High School, 1,836 compared with 549; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Phatsima High School's 84.1%.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatsima High School, 1,537 compared with 549; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatsima High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Phatsima High School's 549; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Phatsima High School's 84.1%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Phatsima High School's 549; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatsima High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatsima High School, 1,347 compared with 549; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatsima High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Atamelang

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

  • Leruntse Lesedi High School teaches considerably more learners than Phatsima High School, 806 compared with 549; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Phatsima High School's 84.1%.
  • Manamolela Primary School is a similar size to Phatsima High School, with 657 learners against 549; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatsima High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Marotse Primary Primary School is a similar size to Phatsima High School, with 499 learners against 549; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatsima High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ramokonyane Middle School sits in roughly the same size range as Phatsima High School, at 482 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.8% against Phatsima High School's 84.1%).
  • Boresetse Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 329 learners against Phatsima High School's 549; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatsima High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Phatsima High School for 2027

As a public school, Phatsima High 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Main Road 157, , Atamelang, 2747
Postal
Private Bag X1004, Atamelang, 2732
Telephone
018 011 5573
EMIS number
600101632

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phatsima High 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 Phatsima High School directly, on 018 011 5573, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phatsima High 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 Phatsima High School the best school in Atamelang?
On the numbers that are published, Phatsima High School's matric pass rate of 84.1% is lower than LERUNTSE LESEDI HIGH SCHOOL's 86.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Atamelang besides Phatsima High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Atamelang, including Leruntse Lesedi High School.
How big are the classes at Phatsima High School?
Phatsima High School reported 549 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Phatsima High School?
No. Phatsima High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phatsima High School's matric results like?
Phatsima High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.1%, in 2025. That's up from 56.3% in 2023.
Is Phatsima High School a public or private school?
Phatsima High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phatsima High School?
You can call 018 011 5573. It is located at Main Road 157, , Atamelang, 2747.
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