Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Mohadin, Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Potchefstroom Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Potchefstroom Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mohadin, Potchefstroom. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Potchefstroom Secondary School entered 97 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 66 | 78.6% |
| 2024 | 73 | 70 | 95.9% |
| 2025 | 97 | 89 | 91.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Potchefstroom Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 18 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 49 | 49 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 14 | 73.7% |
| Life Sciences | 54 | 40 | 74.1% |
| Accounting | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Geography | 54 | 53 | 98.1% |
| History | 47 | 46 | 97.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Potchefstroom Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Because Potchefstroom 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.