The High School For Girls Potchefstroom 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about The High School For Girls Potchefstroom: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

The High School For Girls Potchefstroom is a public secondary school serving families in and around Potchefstroom. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

595

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, The High School For Girls Potchefstroom 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 The High School For Girls Potchefstroom for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 101 learners from The High School For Girls Potchefstroom who wrote matric in 2025, 97% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	92	92	100.0%
2024	97	96	99.0%
2025	101	98	97.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

The High School For Girls Potchefstroom reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	60	58	96.7%
Mathematical Literacy	37	37	100.0%
Physical Sciences	38	36	94.7%
Life Sciences	57	55	96.5%
Accounting	32	32	100.0%
Business Studies	41	41	100.0%
Geography	23	23	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 The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than The High School For Girls Potchefstroom; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 595; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 97%.
Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The High School For Girls Potchefstroom, 1,645 compared with 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than The High School For Girls Potchefstroom; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The High School For Girls Potchefstroom, 1,628 compared with 595; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 97%.
Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 595; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 97%.

Potchefstroom

Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than The High School For Girls Potchefstroom; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Dan Tloome Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,444 learners against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than The High School For Girls Potchefstroom; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
B.a. Seobi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The High School For Girls Potchefstroom, 1,261 compared with 595; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 97%.
Tshupane Public Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than The High School For Girls Potchefstroom; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Keotshepile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,168 learners against The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than The High School For Girls Potchefstroom; 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 The High School For Girls Potchefstroom for 2027

Because The High School For Girls Potchefstroom 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: 125 Beyers Naude Ave, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 0747
Postal: Null
Telephone: 018 294 3228
Website: potchgirlshigh.co.za
Email: office@girlshigh.co.za
EMIS number: 600101675

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at The High School For Girls Potchefstroom?

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 The High School For Girls Potchefstroom directly, on 018 294 3228, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to The High School For Girls Potchefstroom?

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 The High School For Girls Potchefstroom the best school in Potchefstroom?

On the numbers that are published, The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's matric pass rate of 97% 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 The High School For Girls Potchefstroom?

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

How big are the classes at The High School For Girls Potchefstroom?

The High School For Girls Potchefstroom reported 595 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 The High School For Girls Potchefstroom?

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

The High School For Girls Potchefstroom's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.

Is The High School For Girls Potchefstroom a public or private school?

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

How can I contact The High School For Girls Potchefstroom?

You can call 018 294 3228. It is located at 125 Beyers Naude Ave, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 0747.