Barkly Wes Primêre Skool
Barkly Wes, Northern Cape
Public high school
Boresetse Secondary School
Barkly Wes, Northern Cape
Boresetse Secondary School is a public high school in Barkly Wes, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 055 learners and 33 educators, about 32 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 87.6% of its 161 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.6% of the school's 161 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 145 | 110 | 75.9% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 142 | 122 | 85.9% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 161 | 141 | 87.6% | 87.8% |
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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 055 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 32 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 8% of 24 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300013401 |
Address and location
| Street address | Soyizwa Pha, Mataleng, Barkly West, 8375 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 267 Barkly Wes 8375 |
| Town | Barkly Wes |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Frances Baard (FB) |
| Municipality | Dikgatlong Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape 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 Boresetse Secondary School
Is Boresetse Secondary School a public or private school?
Boresetse Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Boresetse Secondary 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 3 school.
What is Boresetse Secondary School's matric pass rate?
87.6% of its 161 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.9%, 2024 85.9%.
How many learners are at Boresetse Secondary School?
1 055 learners and 33 educators (about 32 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 8% of 24 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Boresetse Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 300013401.
Where is Boresetse Secondary School?
Soyizwa Pha, Mataleng, Barkly West, 8375. It is in Barkly Wes, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. Phone 087 310 4743.
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