Maruapula Secondary
Zeerust, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Maruapula Secondary
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maruapula Secondary 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, Maruapula Secondary 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
Maruapula Secondary 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, Maruapula Secondary reported a total enrollment of 311 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Maruapula Secondary is situated in Zeerust (Nyetse Village), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: A123, Nyetse Village, Zeerust, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1569, Zeerust, 2865.
Curriculum & Academics
Maruapula Secondary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maruapula Secondary was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Maruapula Secondary 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
A123, Nyetse Village, Zeerust, 2747
Zeerust, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 1569, Zeerust, 2865
Phone
+27 83 882 9320Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600103606
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.