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Sishen Primary School

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

Sishen Primary School is a public primary school in Null, Kathu. The school's roll stands at roughly 936 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sishen Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Null, Kathu, Sishen Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

936
Learners
32
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sishen Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sishen Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district

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

  • Deben Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sishen Primary School, 2,131 compared with 936, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Kathu is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Sishen Primary School's 936, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Segoyana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sishen Primary School, 1,719 compared with 936, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Sishen Primary School's 936, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Noord-Kaap Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,618 learners against Sishen Primary School's 936, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Kathu

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

  • Primary School Kathu is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Sishen Primary School's 936, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sishen Intermediate Mine School is a similar size to Sishen Primary School, with 1,293 learners against 936; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sishen Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Kathu is a similar size to Sishen Primary School, with 1,212 learners against 936; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sishen Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Curro Kathu Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Sishen Primary School, at 830 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Kathu Rehoboth Christian School teaches fewer learners than Sishen Primary School, 123 compared with 936, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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
4 Tarentaal Road, Dingleton, Kathu, 8445
Postal
Po Box 73 Kathu 8445
Telephone
082 799 9366
EMIS number
300044218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sishen 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 Sishen Primary School directly, on 082 799 9366, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sishen 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 Sishen Primary School the best school in Kathu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sishen 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 Kathu besides Sishen Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Kathu, including Laerskool Kathu.
How big are the classes at Sishen Primary School?
Sishen Primary School reported 936 learners and 32 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 Sishen Primary School?
Yes, Sishen Primary 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.
Is Sishen Primary School a public or private school?
Sishen Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sishen Primary School?
You can call 082 799 9366. It is located at 4 Tarentaal Road, Dingleton, Kathu, 8445.
Related

Related schools in Kathu

A few other schools in the Null, Kathu area: