Gaenthone Secondary
Hartbeesfontein, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Gaenthone Secondary
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gaenthone Secondary 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, Gaenthone Secondary 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
Gaenthone Secondary 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, Gaenthone Secondary reported a total enrollment of 1,402 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gaenthone Secondary is situated in Hartbeesfontein (Tigane), 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: 632 Molefe Str, Tigane, Hartbeesfontein, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 550, Hartbeesfontein, 2600.
Curriculum & Academics
Gaenthone Secondary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gaenthone Secondary 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 Gaenthone Secondary 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
632 Molefe Str, Tigane, Hartbeesfontein, 1747
Hartbeesfontein, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 550, Hartbeesfontein, 2600
Phone
+27 18 431 0450Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100389
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.