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Sishen Intermediate Mine School

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

Welcome to Sishen Intermediate Mine School, a public combined school serving Kathu. It currently teaches around 1,293 learners.

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Sishen Intermediate Mine School is a public combined school in Kathu. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,293
Learners
39
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Sishen Intermediate Mine School 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 Sishen Intermediate Mine School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district

5 other schools in John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district, for comparison against Sishen Intermediate Mine School.

  • Deben Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,131 learners against Sishen Intermediate Mine School's 1,293; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sishen Intermediate Mine School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Kathu teaches considerably more learners than Sishen Intermediate Mine School, 1,855 compared with 1,293; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sishen Intermediate Mine School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Segoyana Primary School is a similar size to Sishen Intermediate Mine School, with 1,719 learners against 1,293; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sishen Intermediate Mine School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School is a similar size to Sishen Intermediate Mine School, with 1,679 learners against 1,293; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sishen Intermediate Mine School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Noord-Kaap Primary School is a similar size to Sishen Intermediate Mine School, with 1,618 learners against 1,293; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sishen Intermediate Mine School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Kathu

Zooming into Kathu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sishen Intermediate Mine School.

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

Contact and location

Address
Pitse-E-Tilodi, Sesheng, Khatu, 8447
Postal
Po Box 3088 Kathu 8447
Telephone
082 605 4468
EMIS number
300044304

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sishen Intermediate Mine 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 Sishen Intermediate Mine School directly, on 082 605 4468, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sishen Intermediate Mine 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Sishen Intermediate Mine School the best school in Kathu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sishen Intermediate Mine 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 Kathu besides Sishen Intermediate Mine School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Kathu, including Laerskool Kathu.
How big are the classes at Sishen Intermediate Mine School?
Sishen Intermediate Mine School reported 1,293 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Sishen Intermediate Mine School?
Yes, Sishen Intermediate Mine School 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.
What are Sishen Intermediate Mine School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sishen Intermediate Mine School.
Is Sishen Intermediate Mine School a public or private school?
Sishen Intermediate Mine School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sishen Intermediate Mine School?
You can call 082 605 4468. It is located at Pitse-E-Tilodi, Sesheng, Khatu, 8447.
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