Potchefstroom High School For Boys 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Potchestroom, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom High School For Boys is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

423

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Potchefstroom High School For Boys 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 Potchefstroom High School For Boys specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 50 matric candidates from Potchefstroom High School For Boys sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	58	48	82.8%
2024	71	59	83.1%
2025	50	43	86.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Potchefstroom High School For Boys offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 92.7% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	11	8	72.7%
Mathematical Literacy	60	55	91.7%
Physical Sciences	5	3	60.0%
Life Sciences	17	15	88.2%
Accounting	13	7	53.8%
Business Studies	52	46	88.5%
Economics	18	13	72.2%
Geography	41	38	92.7%
History	30	26	86.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom High School For Boys, 1,835 compared with 423; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom High School For Boys; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom High School For Boys, 1,684 compared with 423; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Potchefstroom High School For Boys's 86%.
Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Potchefstroom High School For Boys's 423; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom High School For Boys; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against Potchefstroom High School For Boys's 423; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Potchefstroom High School For Boys's 86%.
Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom High School For Boys, 1,620 compared with 423; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Potchefstroom High School For Boys's 86%.

Potchefstroom

Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom High School For Boys, 1,835 compared with 423; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom High School For Boys; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Dan Tloome Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom High School For Boys, 1,444 compared with 423; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom High School For Boys; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
B.a. Seobi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,261 learners against Potchefstroom High School For Boys's 423; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Potchefstroom High School For Boys's 86%.
Tshupane Public Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom High School For Boys, 1,224 compared with 423; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom High School For Boys; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Keotshepile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom High School For Boys, 1,168 compared with 423; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom High School For Boys; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Potchefstroom High School For Boys for 2027

Potchefstroom High School For Boys 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 45 Beyers Naude Avenue, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 0747
Postal: Private Bag X45, Potchefstroom, 2520
Telephone: 018 294 5330
Website: potchboyshigh.co.za
Email: marketing@potchboyshigh.co.za
EMIS number: 600101672

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Potchefstroom High School For Boys?

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 High School For Boys directly, on 018 294 5330, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Potchefstroom High School For Boys?

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 Potchefstroom High School For Boys the best school in Potchefstroom?

On the numbers that are published, Potchefstroom High School For Boys's matric pass rate of 86% is lower than B.A. SEOBI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Potchefstroom besides Potchefstroom High School For Boys?

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

How big are the classes at Potchefstroom High School For Boys?

Potchefstroom High School For Boys reported 423 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 High School For Boys?

Yes, Potchefstroom High School For Boys 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 High School For Boys's matric results like?

Potchefstroom High School For Boys's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 82.8% in 2023.

Is Potchefstroom High School For Boys a public or private school?

Potchefstroom High School For Boys is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Potchefstroom High School For Boys?

You can call 018 294 5330. It is located at 45 Beyers Naude Avenue, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 0747.