Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

1,030

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 1,030; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 100%.
Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School, 1,628 compared with 1,030; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 100%.
Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 1,030; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 100%.

Potchefstroom

Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Dan Tloome Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,444 learners against Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
B.a. Seobi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School, at 1,261 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 100%).
Tshupane Public Primary Primary School is a similar size to Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School, with 1,224 learners against 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Keotshepile Primary School is a similar size to Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School, with 1,168 learners against 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 20 Molenstraat, Die Bult, Potchefstroom, 0747
Postal: P.o.box 20042, Noudberg, 2522
Telephone: 018 293 0267
Website: gimmies.co.za
Email: elzaane.maree@gimmies.co.za
EMIS number: 600101674

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Potchefstroom Gimnasium 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 Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School directly, on 018 293 0267, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School the best school in Potchefstroom?

On the numbers that are published, Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of B.A. SEOBI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 100%.

How many other schools are there in Potchefstroom besides Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potchefstroom, including Promosa Primary School.

How big are the classes at Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School?

Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School reported 1,030 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School?

Yes, Potchefstroom Gimnasium 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 Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's matric results like?

Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.5% since 2023.

Is Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School a public or private school?

Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Potchefstroom Gimnasium Secondary School?

You can call 018 293 0267. It is located at 20 Molenstraat, Die Bult, Potchefstroom, 0747.