Sishen Intermediate Mine School
Kathu, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Sishen Intermediate Mine School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sishen Intermediate Mine School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Sishen Intermediate Mine School 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
Sishen Intermediate Mine 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sishen Intermediate Mine School reported a total enrollment of 1,293 learners with a teaching staff of 39 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
Sishen Intermediate Mine School 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: Pitse-e-tilodi, Sesheng, Khatu, 8447. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3088 Kathu 8447.
Curriculum & Academics
Sishen Intermediate Mine School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sishen Intermediate Mine School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 mine and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sishen Intermediate Mine 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Pitse-e-tilodi, Sesheng, Khatu, 8447
Kathu, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3088 Kathu 8447
Phone
+27 82 605 4468Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044304
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.