Gaetsho High School
Lichtenburg, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Gaetsho High School
Gaetsho High School is registered as a public secondary school based in Lichtenburg, North West, under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The school recorded 1836 learners and 57 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gaetsho High 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, Gaetsho High 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
Gaetsho High 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, Gaetsho High School reported a total enrollment of 1,836 learners with a teaching staff of 57 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Gaetsho High School is situated in Lichtenburg (Boikhutso), 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: 89 Makgale Street, Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, 4747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1219, Lichtenburg, 2740.
Curriculum & Academics
Gaetsho High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gaetsho High School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Gaetsho High 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
89 Makgale Street, Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, 4747
Lichtenburg, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 1219, Lichtenburg, 2740
Phone
+27 18 634 8206Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100393
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.