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Public high school
Bafokeng High School
Phokeng Village, Phokeng, North West
Bafokeng High School is a public high school in Phokeng Village, Phokeng, North West, in the Bojanala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 002 learners and 31 educators, about 32.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.3% of its 160 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.3% of the school's 160 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 129 | 84.9% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 136 | 115 | 84.6% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 160 | 146 | 91.3% | 88.5% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 002 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 5% of 60 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100048 |
| Exam centre number | 9152002 |
Address and location
| Street address | 482 Rammopo Street, Rustenburg, Phokeng, 10747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 291,phokeng,0335 |
| Suburb / area | Phokeng Village |
| Town | Phokeng |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Bojanala |
| Municipality | Rustenburg Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63703005 |
| Former department | Bophutatswana(BOP) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Bafokeng High School
Is Bafokeng High School a public or private school?
Bafokeng High School is a public high school.
Does Bafokeng High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Bafokeng High School's matric pass rate?
91.3% of its 160 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 84.9%, 2024 84.6%.
How many learners are at Bafokeng High School?
1 002 learners and 31 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 5% of 60 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Bafokeng High School?
Its EMIS number is 600100048. Its exam centre number is 9152002.
Where is Bafokeng High School?
482 Rammopo Street, Rustenburg, Phokeng, 10747. It is in Phokeng Village, Phokeng, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 087 210 0617.
Schools near Bafokeng High School
Matlhware Primary School
Rustenburg, Phokeng, North West 1.2 km
Matale Middle School
Rustenburg, Phokeng, North West 1.2 km
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Lebone II College
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Saron Primary
Phokeng, Rustenburg, North West 2.1 km
Bobuantswa Primary School
Phokeng, Rustenburg, North West 2.7 km
Kgale Primary School
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Keledi Secondary
Rustenburg, Phokeng, North West 4.0 km
90.1% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.