Gaborone Secondary School
Ventersdorp, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Gaborone Secondary School
Situated in an not specified part of Ventersdorp, North West, Gaborone Secondary School functions as a public secondary school within the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 245 learners with a teaching staff of 8, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gaborone Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Gaborone Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Gaborone Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Gaborone Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 245 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gaborone Secondary School is situated in Ventersdorp (Ventersdorp), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Ditsobotla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand 19b, Ga-motlatla Village, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 176, Ventersdorp, 2710.
Curriculum & Academics
Gaborone Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gaborone Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gaborone Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand 19b, Ga-motlatla Village, 1747
Ventersdorp, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 176, Ventersdorp, 2710
Phone
+27 64 543 2410Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100386
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.