North West Department of Education
The North West Department of Education runs public schooling in North West: 1 601 schools, 899 095 learners and 31 343 educators across 5 education districts. In 2025, 88.5% of the province's matric candidates passed.
Official website · All schools in North West · Best matric results
Education districts in North West
| District | Schools | Private | Learners | Matric pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojanala | 617 | 74 | 357 795 | 90.8% |
| Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 232 | 29 | 169 200 | 87.8% |
| Dr Ruth S Mompati | 284 | 6 | 140 015 | 87.2% |
| Ngaka Modiri Molema | 467 | 27 | 230 839 | 85.6% |
| Rustenburg | 1 | 0 | 1 246 | 88.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the official website of the North West Department of Education?
The North West Department of Education's official website is education.nwpg.gov.za.
How many schools does the North West Department of Education manage?
North West has 1 601 registered schools: 1 465 public schools run by the department and 136 independent schools that it registers and monitors, with 899 095 learners in 2025.
How many education districts are there in North West?
The department works through 5 education districts, listed above. Each district office supports the schools in its area and handles matters such as admissions appeals, learner transfers and school support.
Which district is my school in?
Search for the school on SchoolsInfo; its page shows the education district and circuit. You can also open a district above to see every school in it.
SchoolsInfo is independent and not part of the North West Department of Education. School and district data: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025.