Gontse Public Primary School
Wolmaransstad, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Gontse Public Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gontse Public Primary 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, Gontse Public 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
Gontse Public 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, Gontse Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,555 learners with a teaching staff of 53 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
Gontse Public Primary School is situated in Wolmaransstad (Tswelelang), 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 Maquassi Hills Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 1836 Ext. 10, Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1025, Wolmaransstad, 2630.
Curriculum & Academics
Gontse Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gontse Public Primary 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 Gontse Public 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
1836 Ext. 10, Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, 3747
Wolmaransstad, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 1025, Wolmaransstad, 2630
Phone
+27 18 011 9270Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600104027
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.