Mokgalwana Primary School
Rustenburg, Mokgalwana, North West 1.8 km
Public high school
Gaopotlake Secondary School
Mokgalwana, Swartklip, North West
Gaopotlake Secondary School is a public high school in Mokgalwana, Swartklip, 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 758 learners and 21 educators, about 36.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 93.0% of its 71 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.0% of the school's 71 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 75 | 94.9% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 59 | 58 | 98.3% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 71 | 66 | 93.0% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 758 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 36.1 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 141 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100414 |
| Exam centre number | 9132023 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 1 Naledi Section, Mokgalwana, Northam, 0370 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X365,swartklip,0370 |
| Suburb / area | Mokgalwana |
| Town | Swartklip |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Bojanala |
| Municipality | Moses Kotane Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63705029 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Gaopotlake Secondary School
Is Gaopotlake Secondary School a public or private school?
Gaopotlake Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gaopotlake Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Gaopotlake Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.0% of its 71 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 94.9%, 2024 98.3%.
How many learners are at Gaopotlake Secondary School?
758 learners and 21 educators (about 36.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 141 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Gaopotlake Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600100414. Its exam centre number is 9132023.
Where is Gaopotlake Secondary School?
Stand No. 1 Naledi Section, Mokgalwana, Northam, 0370. It is in Mokgalwana, Swartklip, North West, in the Bojanala education district.
Schools near Gaopotlake Secondary School
Modimong Primary School
Witfontein Village, Swartklip, North West 2.0 km
Tlhaalapitse Primary School
Northam, Mokgalwana, North West 2.1 km
Mochudi Secondary School
Mokgalwana Village, Swartklip, North West 3.0 km
85.9% matric 2025Rankae Primary School
Mokgalwana, Swartklip, North West 3.3 km
Matlametlo Primary School
Matlametlong, Northam, North West 7.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.