Laerskool Kuruman
Kuruman, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Laerskool Kuruman
With EMIS number 300045210, Laerskool Kuruman is a public primary school located in Kuruman, Northern Cape, operating within the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) district. The 2025 academic year saw 838 enrolled learners instructed by 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Kuruman 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 Kuruman 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 Kuruman 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 Kuruman reported a total enrollment of 838 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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 Kuruman is situated in Kuruman, 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Steward Street Kuruman, 8460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 227 Kuruman 8460.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Kuruman is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Kuruman 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 Kuruman 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
Steward Street Kuruman, 8460
Kuruman, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 227 Kuruman 8460
Phone
+27 53 712 0771Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300045210
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.