Gaopalelwe Secondary School
Bloemhof, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Gaopalelwe Secondary School
Gaopalelwe Secondary School functions as a public secondary school in Bloemhof, North West, falling within the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The school recorded 1511 learners and 54 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gaopalelwe Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Gaopalelwe 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
Gaopalelwe 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, Gaopalelwe Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,511 learners with a teaching staff of 54 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Gaopalelwe Secondary School is situated in Bloemhof (Boitumelong), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, under the Lekwa-teemane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 1493 Tshetlho Street, Boitumelong Township, Bloemhof, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 596, Bloemhof, 2660.
Curriculum & Academics
Gaopalelwe Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a commercial curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gaopalelwe 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 Gaopalelwe 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
1493 Tshetlho Street, Boitumelong Township, Bloemhof, 3747
Bloemhof, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 596, Bloemhof, 2660
Phone
+27 57 050 0287Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100413
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.