Laerskool Kathu
Kathu, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Laerskool Kathu
A public primary school serving the Kathu community in Northern Cape, Laerskool Kathu operates under the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district. The school recorded 1855 learners and 65 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Kathu is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laerskool Kathu is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Laerskool Kathu 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Kathu reported a total enrollment of 1,855 learners with a teaching staff of 65 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
Laerskool Kathu is situated in Kathu, 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 Gamagara Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ben Alberts Road Kathu, 8446. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 300 Kathu 8446.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Kathu is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Kathu was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of 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 Laerskool Kathu 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ben Alberts Road Kathu, 8446
Kathu, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 300 Kathu 8446
Phone
+27 53 723 1647Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044209
Department of Basic Education
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.