Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Die Bult, Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School is a public secondary school in Die Bult, Potchefstroom. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Of the 199 learners from Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 187 | 186 | 99.5% |
| 2024 | 183 | 182 | 99.5% |
| 2025 | 199 | 199 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 106 | 104 | 98.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 77 | 77 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 79 | 79 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 74 | 73 | 98.6% |
| Accounting | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 67 | 54 | 80.6% |
| Economics | 25 | 21 | 84.0% |
| Geography | 52 | 52 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 147 | 147 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School 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 Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Potchefstroom Gimnasium 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.