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Primary School Kathu

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

In Kathu, Primary School Kathu operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,855 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Primary School Kathu: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Primary School Kathu is a public primary school serving families in and around Kathu. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,855
Learners
65
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Kathu sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Primary School Kathu for its exact current amount.

District comparison

John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district

5 other schools in John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district, for comparison against Primary School Kathu.

  • Deben Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Kathu, at 2,131 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Segoyana Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Kathu, with 1,719 learners against 1,855, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Kathu, with 1,679 learners against 1,855, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Noord-Kaap Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Kathu, with 1,618 learners against 1,855, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Wrenchville Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Kathu, with 1,434 learners against 1,855, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Kathu

Zooming into Kathu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Kathu.

  • Sishen Intermediate Mine School teaches fewer learners than Primary School Kathu, 1,293 compared with 1,855; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Kathu; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Kathu teaches fewer learners than Primary School Kathu, 1,212 compared with 1,855; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kathu; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sishen Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 936 learners against Primary School Kathu's 1,855, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Curro Kathu Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 830 learners against Primary School Kathu's 1,855, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Kathu Rehoboth Christian School is noticeably smaller, with 123 learners against Primary School Kathu's 1,855, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ben Alberts Road Kathu, 8446
Postal
Po Box 300 Kathu 8446
Telephone
053 723 1647
Website
kathulaerskool.co.za
Email
admin@kathulaerskool.co.za
EMIS number
300044209

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Kathu?
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 Primary School Kathu directly, on 053 723 1647, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Kathu?
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Primary School Kathu the best school in Kathu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Kathu 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 Kathu besides Primary School Kathu?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Kathu, including Sishen Intermediate Mine School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Kathu?
Primary School Kathu reported 1,855 learners and 65 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Primary School Kathu?
Yes, Primary School Kathu is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Primary School Kathu a public or private school?
Primary School Kathu is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Kathu?
You can call 053 723 1647. It is located at Ben Alberts Road Kathu, 8446.
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