Potchefstroom High School for Boys

Potchefstroom High School for Boys is a public high school in Potchestroom, Potchefstroom, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 423 learners and 29 educators, about 14.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 86.0% of its 50 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).

Matric (NSC) results

86.0% of the school's 50 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the North West average of 88.5%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	North West
2023	58	48	82.8%	81.7%
2024	71	59	83.1%	87.5%
2025	50	43	86.0%	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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	423
Educators (2025)	29
Learners per educator	14.6 (province average 28.7)
EMIS number	600101672
Exam centre number	9225095

Address and location

Street address	45 Beyers Naude Avenue, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 0747
Postal address	Private Bag X45,potchefstroom,2520
Suburb / area	Potchestroom
Town	Potchefstroom
Province	North West
Education district	Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Municipality	Jb Marks Local Municipality
Ward	64002002
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.