Alabama Secondary School
Alabama, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Alabama Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Alabama Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Alabama Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Alabama Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Alabama Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 891 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Alabama Secondary School is situated in Alabama (Alabama), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Matlosana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Isipingostr 1, Alabama, Klerksdorp, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 303, Alabama, 2577.
Curriculum & Academics
Alabama Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Alabama Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Alabama Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Isipingostr 1, Alabama, Klerksdorp, 1747
Alabama, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 303, Alabama, 2577
Phone
+27 18 467 5085Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100020
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.