Maranatha Primary
Taung, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Maranatha Primary
A public institution, Maranatha Primary functions as a primary school located in Taung, North West. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. For the 2025 academic year, 154 learners were enrolled, taught by 7 educators at a ratio of 22:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maranatha Primary is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Maranatha Primary 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
Maranatha Primary 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, Maranatha Primary reported a total enrollment of 154 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Maranatha Primary is situated in Taung (Chiefscourt), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, under the Greater Taung Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 137 Nommer One Village, Taung Village, Taung, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X536, Taung, 8584.
Curriculum & Academics
Maranatha Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maranatha Primary 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maranatha Primary 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
137 Nommer One Village, Taung Village, Taung, 2747
Taung, North West
Postal
Private Bag X536, Taung, 8584
Phone
+27 72 530 9843Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101093
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.