Potchefstroom Central School
Potchefstroom, North West 420 m
Public high school
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom, North West
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom is a public high school in Potchefstroom, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 595 learners and 35 educators, about 17 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, 97.0% of its 101 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.0% of the school's 101 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 92 | 100.0% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 97 | 96 | 99.0% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 101 | 98 | 97.0% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 595 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 17 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 60 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600101675 |
| Exam centre number | 9225099 |
Address and location
| Street address | 125 Beyers Naude Ave, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 0747 |
|---|---|
| Town | Potchefstroom |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | Jb Marks Local Municipality |
| Ward | 64002004 |
| 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 The High School for Girls Potchefstroom
Is The High School for Girls Potchefstroom a public or private school?
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom is a public high school.
Does The High School for Girls Potchefstroom 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 The High School for Girls Potchefstroom's matric pass rate?
97.0% of its 101 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 99.0%.
How many learners are at The High School for Girls Potchefstroom?
595 learners and 35 educators (about 17 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 60 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of The High School for Girls Potchefstroom?
Its EMIS number is 600101675. Its exam centre number is 9225099.
Where is The High School for Girls Potchefstroom?
125 Beyers Naude Ave, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 0747. It is in Potchefstroom, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. Phone 018 294 3228.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.