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Gakgatsana Primary School

Public primary school · Kuruman, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district (Unknown circuit)

Gakgatsana Primary School is a public primary school in Kuruman. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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Located in Kuruman, Gakgatsana Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

708
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gakgatsana Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district

Here is how Gakgatsana Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district.

  • Deben Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gakgatsana Primary School, 2,131 compared with 708, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Kathu is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Gakgatsana Primary School's 708, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Segoyana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gakgatsana Primary School, 1,719 compared with 708, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Gakgatsana Primary School's 708, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Noord-Kaap Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,618 learners against Gakgatsana Primary School's 708, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Kuruman

And within Kuruman itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Segoyana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gakgatsana Primary School, 1,719 compared with 708, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Gakgatsana Primary School's 708, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Wrenchville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,434 learners against Gakgatsana Primary School's 708, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kp Toto Technical And Commercial Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,425 learners against Gakgatsana Primary School's 708; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gakgatsana Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Isagontle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,378 learners against Gakgatsana Primary School's 708, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kamden, Kuruman, 8481
Postal
Private Bag X940 Kuruman 8460
Telephone
072 890 5825
EMIS number
300100395

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gakgatsana Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Gakgatsana Primary School directly, on 072 890 5825, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gakgatsana Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gakgatsana Primary School the best school in Kuruman?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gakgatsana Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Kuruman besides Gakgatsana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kuruman, including Segoyana Primary School.
How big are the classes at Gakgatsana Primary School?
Gakgatsana Primary School reported 708 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Gakgatsana Primary School?
No. Gakgatsana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gakgatsana Primary School a public or private school?
Gakgatsana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gakgatsana Primary School?
You can call 072 890 5825. It is located at Kamden, Kuruman, 8481.
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