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Semetsa Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Bapot, Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Semetsa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bapot, Rustenburg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Semetsa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bapot, Rustenburg. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

393
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Semetsa 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

Semetsa Secondary School entered 51 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023464495.7%
2024636196.8%
20255151100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Semetsa Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12866.7%
Mathematical Literacy514894.1%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences634977.8%
Geography525198.1%
English First Additional Language6363100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

5 other schools in Bojanala district, for comparison against Semetsa Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semetsa Secondary School, 2,257 compared with 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semetsa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Semetsa Secondary School, 2,146 compared with 393; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Semetsa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Semetsa Secondary School's 393; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Semetsa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semetsa Secondary School, 2,005 compared with 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semetsa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Semetsa Secondary School's 393; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Semetsa Secondary School's 100%.

Rustenburg

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

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semetsa Secondary School, 2,257 compared with 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semetsa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semetsa Secondary School, 2,005 compared with 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semetsa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Semetsa Secondary School's 393; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Semetsa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Fields College teaches considerably more learners than Semetsa Secondary School, 1,740 compared with 393; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Semetsa Secondary School's 100%).
  • Iketleetso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Semetsa Secondary School's 393; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Semetsa Secondary School's 100%.
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 Semetsa Secondary School for 2027

Semetsa Secondary School 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
10061 Motiketsane Section, Bapo Ii, Rustenburg, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 484, Bapoii, 0337
Telephone
062 705 4054
EMIS number
600101953

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Semetsa 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 Semetsa Secondary School directly, on 062 705 4054, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Semetsa 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 Semetsa Secondary School the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Semetsa Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of Fields College at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides Semetsa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at Semetsa Secondary School?
Semetsa Secondary School reported 393 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Semetsa Secondary School?
No. Semetsa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Semetsa Secondary School's matric results like?
Semetsa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 95.7% in 2023.
Is Semetsa Secondary School a public or private school?
Semetsa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Semetsa Secondary School?
You can call 062 705 4054. It is located at 10061 Motiketsane Section, Bapo Ii, Rustenburg, 2747.
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