Gamocwaedi Primary School
Kuruman, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Gamocwaedi Primary School
Gamocwaedi Primary School (EMIS: 300100403) is a public primary school situated in Kuruman, Northern Cape and managed by the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district. The 2025 academic year saw 151 enrolled learners instructed by 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gamocwaedi Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Gamocwaedi Primary 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
Gamocwaedi Primary 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, Gamocwaedi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 151 learners with a teaching staff of 6 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
Gamocwaedi Primary School is situated in Kuruman (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, under the Ga-segonyana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as null.
The school's physical address is: Deerham, Kuruman, 8460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 581 Kuruman 8460.
Curriculum & Academics
Gamocwaedi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gamocwaedi Primary 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
Deerham, Kuruman, 8460
Kuruman, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 581 Kuruman 8460
Phone
+27 53 771 0073Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300100403
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.