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Gamagara High School

Public secondary school · Deben, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Gamagara High School, a public secondary school serving Deben. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Gamagara High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gamagara High School is a public secondary school in Deben. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,072
Learners
36
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gamagara High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district with Gamagara High School.

  • Deben Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,131 learners against Gamagara High School's 1,072; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamagara High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Kathu teaches considerably more learners than Gamagara High School, 1,855 compared with 1,072; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamagara High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Segoyana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,719 learners against Gamagara High School's 1,072; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamagara High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gamagara High School, 1,679 compared with 1,072; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamagara High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Noord-Kaap Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gamagara High School, 1,618 compared with 1,072; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamagara High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Deben

Zooming into Deben, here are 1 other schools to compare against Gamagara High School.

  • Deben Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,131 learners against Gamagara High School's 1,072; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamagara High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
26 Main Street, Deben, Dibeng, 8463
Postal
Po Box 3 Dibeng 8463
Telephone
053 723 2047
EMIS number
300044208

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gamagara High 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 Gamagara High School directly, on 053 723 2047, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gamagara High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Gamagara High School the best school in Deben?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gamagara High 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 Deben besides Gamagara High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Deben, including Deben Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Gamagara High School?
Gamagara High School reported 1,072 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Gamagara High School?
No. Gamagara High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gamagara High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gamagara High School.
Is Gamagara High School a public or private school?
Gamagara High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gamagara High School?
You can call 053 723 2047. It is located at 26 Main Street, Deben, Dibeng, 8463.
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