4 at independence, Afrikaner students endeavoured to start a private school, and the Gobabis Gymnasium in January 2000 with 67 students from grades 8 to 11 and 6 teachers. In January 2002, 122 students were reported, and on December 2, 2004, the school was registered to teach grades 1 through 12. Primary school education officially was started in January 2005. Notable landmarks The most notable landmark upon entering Gobabis from Windhoek is the Cattle Country Statue. Partner cities Smallingerland, Netherlands Residents Laura McLeod-Katjirua, former Omaheke Regional Governor and SWAPO Deputy Secretary-General Keharanjo Nguvauva, Paramount Chief of the Ovambanderu Shafimana Ueitele, Lawyer References External links Official web site Cities in Namibia Populated places in the Omaheke Region Regional capitals in Namibia Populated places established in 1856