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Potchefstroom Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Mohadin, Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Potchefstroom Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mohadin, Potchefstroom. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.8%.

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Potchefstroom Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mohadin, Potchefstroom. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

789
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023846678.6%
2024737095.9%
2025978991.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Potchefstroom Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241875.0%
Mathematical Literacy4949100.0%
Physical Sciences191473.7%
Life Sciences544074.1%
Accounting7571.4%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics191894.7%
Geography545398.1%
History474697.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

5 other schools in Dr Kenneth Kaunda district, for comparison against Potchefstroom Secondary School.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 789; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 789; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom Secondary School, 1,628 compared with 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.7% against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 91.8%).

Potchefstroom

Zooming into Potchefstroom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Potchefstroom Secondary School.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 789; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dan Tloome Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,444 learners against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 789; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • B.a. Seobi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Potchefstroom Secondary School, 1,261 compared with 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Tshupane Public Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 789; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Keotshepile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,168 learners against Potchefstroom Secondary School's 789; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potchefstroom Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. 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 Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
23 Hoffejee Str, Mohadin, Potchefstroom, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 9022, Promosa, 2530
Telephone
018 296 0602
EMIS number
600101676

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Potchefstroom 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 Secondary School directly, on 018 296 0602, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Potchefstroom 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 Secondary School the best school in Potchefstroom?
On the numbers that are published, Potchefstroom Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.8% 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 Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potchefstroom, including Promosa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Potchefstroom Secondary School?
Potchefstroom Secondary School reported 789 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Secondary School?
No. Potchefstroom Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Potchefstroom Secondary School's matric results like?
Potchefstroom Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.8%, in 2025. That's up from 78.6% in 2023.
Is Potchefstroom Secondary School a public or private school?
Potchefstroom Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Potchefstroom Secondary School?
You can call 018 296 0602. It is located at 23 Hoffejee Str, Mohadin, Potchefstroom, 1747.
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