Geelhoutpark Secondary School

Geelhoutpark Secondary School is a public high school in Geelhout Park, Rustenburg, 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 939 learners and 38 educators, about 24.7 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 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, 93.4% of its 181 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).

Matric (NSC) results

93.4% of the school's 181 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	North West
2023	153	117	76.5%	81.7%
2024	135	117	86.7%	87.5%
2025	181	169	93.4%	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)	939
Educators (2025)	38
Learners per educator	24.7 (province average 28.7)
EMIS number	600105061
Exam centre number	9152227

Address and location

Street address	Cnr Strumosa and Morobe Drive, Geelhout Park, Rustenburg, 10747
Postal address	P.O.Box 50399,zinniaville,0299
Suburb / area	Geelhout Park
Town	Rustenburg
Province	North West
Education district	Bojanala
Municipality	Rustenburg Local Municipality
Former department	New Education Department

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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.