Shupu Primary School
Tlakgameng, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Shupu Primary School
Situated in an not specified part of Tlakgameng, North West, Shupu Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 565 learners with a teaching staff of 17, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Shupu Primary School 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, Shupu 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
Shupu 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, Shupu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 565 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Shupu Primary School is situated in Tlakgameng (Tlakgameng), 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 Kagisano-molopo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No E866b, Tlakgameng, 5747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 358, Tlakgameng, 8616.
Curriculum & Academics
Shupu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Shupu Primary School 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 Shupu 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
Stand No E866b, Tlakgameng, 5747
Tlakgameng, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 358, Tlakgameng, 8616
Phone
+27 72 216 8633Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600105047
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.